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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Victory St. Boisterous

St. Boisterous poured a clear, golden yellow color with a finger width, white head.  The aroma is pleasant, yeasty with a nice underlying malt.  The body is smooth, a hint of sweetness up front and some light fruit on top of a malt base and some very nice hop characteristics on the backend.  The finish is shorter with a light dryness that compliments the body very well. 

Overall, a wonderful example of this beer style.  It is a little bit lighter than some beers in this style, but I love it.  It is balanced, complex and has very nice depth while still retaining a softness on the palate that makes it entirely too easy to slug down. 

Monday, March 14, 2011

Victory Headwaters Pale Ale

Headwaters poured a golden, amber color with a paper thin, white head.  The nose offers piney hops that are balanced by a nice maltiness.  The body starts with a simple malt base up front that is simplistic in flavor but has nice depth.  The finish is very dry, with moderate bitterness that gets bigger and becomes the best aspect of this beer.

Overall, this is a very, very good pale ale.  The balance is great and the body is very clean, allowing the flavors to come through loud and clear.  One of the better pale ales available.   

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Victory Hop Devil

Hop Devil poured a clear, copper color with a two fingered width, off white head.  The nose is incredible, rich, piney hops so strong you can smell the stickiness, over nice bready malt that provides balance.  the body is smooth, with the bready malt from the nose providing a base.  Sugary at first, giving off a few honey notes, the middle is tame before transitioning to a finish that is dry with a crisp hop bite.

Overall, a great beer from Victory.  Aroma, flavor, depth, complexity and everything that I look for in a beer are present here.  All beer fans should try this at least once.