Prima Pils - Victory Brewing Company

Natural510

Ohio

4.33/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

2L growler from the brewery.

Pours a cloudy pale gold, with ample bone-white head and adequate carbonation.

Scent of hay, barley and hint of herbal hop.

The flavor is dry and grassy, with herbal notes and a perfect balance between a light, raw malt and the astringency of Saaz hops.

Mouthfeel is initially quenching and refreshing, but leads to an astringent finish as the hops and yeast meld on the palate.

Excellent Germanic pilsner; perhaps a bit heavier on the hop finish compared to the traditional example, but the drier finish only invites another glass to further quench the thirst. Delicious.

Serving type: growler

09-09-2011 03:37:27 | More by Natural510

jtingue

New York

4.78/5  rDev +17.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Poured into a pilsner glass. Fresh growler fill at the local beer store.

Appearance. Gorgeous straw yellow in color. About a finger of pure white head dissipates leaving a nice lacing on the glass. Effervescences is clear from the constant bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass.

Smell. Slightly bready malt note, but definitely overwhelmed by spicy and herbal hop aromas.

Taste. Right up front there is a beautiful herbal, kind of medicinal, hop flavor complemented well by a light bready malt. Bitterness then takes over, weak at first but building until it reaches the level seen in some IPAs. Hop flavor is not completely taken over by bitterness, though. Rather it is complemented by a nice earthy, grassy hop and a pleasant malt sweetness. The finish is dry with a lingering, slightly sweet, bitterness.

Mouthfeel. Thin body, not surprising for a pilsner. Not as much carbonation as I expected, possibly due to the fact that it was served out of a growler.

This beer was amazing when I had it out of a bottle, but on tap it is just out of this world. May covert me to a pilsner lover, but I've said that before.

Serving type: growler

08-09-2011 19:05:54 | More by jtingue

ZimZamZoom

West Virginia

3.78/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Picked up a growler for a visit to my parent's for dinner. It was gone before dinner was even started.

Pours a nice golden straw color. White head is nice for a bit. Lacing was minimal.

Aroma is of light malts and some fruity hops. Taste is real nice, malty and has a slightly bitter hop finish that the American macros would try to avoid I'm sure.

Light bodied and easily drinkable. I could have done the growler myself but my dad and bro would not have been happy.

Serving type: growler

07-02-2007 21:04:40 | More by ZimZamZoom

AdamGarcia

Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

12oz bottles served in DFH "shaped" pint glass.

A: Bright and mostly clear. Straw colored. Fluffy white head is sizable due to aggressive pour. Head dissipates rather quickly. Lacing present and a small ring of foam hangs around for a while.

S: Cracker-like malt and green, grassy hops. Mild citrus. Suggestion of mint.

T: Exactly what you'd expect given the aroma. Fresh baked bread. Herbaceous hops. All in all it's very crisp and rather quenching. Peppery in the finish.

M: Light bodied. Feel is smooth and slick. Maybe a little less spritzy than it's German counterparts.

O: This has always been one of my favorite pilsners. A little hoppier than more traditional examples, which is what makes it so tasty. This is a staple in my fridge during the summer months and a go to anytime I'm craving a nice solid pils.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 01:23:14 | More by AdamGarcia

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

3.1/5  rDev -24%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Victory Prima Pils has a thick, off-white head and a hazy, brilliant, yellow appearance (like a glow stick), with a bit of lacing and lots of bubble streams. The aroma is of sweet, lemony malt, some sweetness, and an off, wall paper glue scent. Taste is the same, with lots of bitterness and that unpleasant glue note. I’m also picking up aspirin. Mouthfeel is medium, and Victory Prima Pils finishes mostly dry, citrusy, and off-kilter. Maybe I got some of a bad batch, but I can only say that it is acceptably good, and that’s being generous. Well, one can’t say it’s not interesting.

RJT

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 14:13:21 | More by RonaldTheriot

Thaddeus

Michigan

3.96/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Appearance: Clear bright yellow, with a small white head

Aroma & Taste: Had a nice hoppy nose to it, lots of herbs hop notes. Had a bitter, dry, hoppy finish. Finished quick but had a lingering bitterness to it. Slight note of honey, that I really enjoyed.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2013 15:40:00 | More by Thaddeus

finstadp

Michigan

3.55/5  rDev -13%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

The Prima Pils from Victory Brewing Company was a pleasant surprise. The beer had a light yellow appearance. It had a smell full of hops and floral notes. The beer had a lighter body mouth feel. The taste was light and earthy with hints of hops. This was a very nice Pilsner.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 19:48:15 | More by finstadp

armiakhe

Michigan

3.68/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

The Victory Prima had an appearance of yellow coloring and smelled of citrus and freshness which I liked in a beer. However, when I tried it, i thought it tasted very bitter and hoppy. Although I did like the freshness and after taste once you tasted the beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2013 19:07:43 | More by armiakhe

TWHartman

Minnesota

4.1/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A- Pale gold, sterling clear, with a thick white head. Head stays together very well and leaves a nice lace.

S- very hoppy, noble variety. Spicy and earthy with some nice malt overtone.

T- very clean hop and malt flavor. Bitterness at first feels a little too assertive, but the lingering taste is very clean, bright and nice, leaves the palate feeling clean.

M- perfect for style, not too thick but still foodlike, leaving a lingering taste.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2013 01:22:07 | More by TWHartman

Philousa

California

2.76/5  rDev -32.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75

This pours a very clear pale sunshine yellow. Effervescent with a loose head that dissipates in a hurry. The nose is dominated by honey and nectar. It smells almost too thick/sweet. A slightly nutty aroma comes out with a swirl, tending towards almond. A slight biscuit is way in the back. The flavor starts with bitter grass then moves to a nutty white bread. There is a nectar like bitterness from noble hops, then it gets really bitter and slightly piney. Definitely out of the style, as it lingers for a while. Feel is very slightly watery with a balanced finish.

This is just too grassy and bitter. Chlorophyll comes to mind.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 04:45:55 | More by Philousa

cbbqbrew

Georgia

4.64/5  rDev +13.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I just keep coming back to this one. It is clean and crisp. The look is just what one would expect from this style. This one is bitter. It takes a little getting used to. I have learned to LOVE it. Refreshing! Not boring! The lacing is very even and sticks to the glass like a spider web.
Great beer and reasonably affordable too!

Serving type: bottle

04-09-2013 22:57:01 | More by cbbqbrew

DaftCaskBC

British Columbia (Canada)

4.88/5  rDev +19.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A: Cloudy honey coloured liquid with 1/4" white head that dissipated quickly.

S: Floral and grassy hops likely Tettnanger and Saaz. Sweet biscuit malt and honey.

T: Aspirin, grass, earth, flowers, biscuity malt.

M: Medium viscosity and a medium level of carbonation.

O: Pretty much flawless for the style as far as I'm concerned.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2013 23:09:55 | More by DaftCaskBC

cyclonece09

Virginia

4.38/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a 14 oz "pint" glass. Pours a straw yellow that is semi-translucent and a fluffy white head. Smells of sweet barley and slight floral aroma. Tastes of light grain body with slight floral hop bite. This beer is carbonated heavily, but not overly so, and goes down very smoothly with its light body. Overall, a superb beer.

Serving type: bottle

03-31-2013 00:20:36 | More by cyclonece09

Sam21

Connecticut

4.05/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

I've had this beer many times and it is a standout in the field of pilsners. The clear golden body sits beneath an thick sudsy white head. Excellent retention and nice lacing. The aroma is filled with herbal hops that exhibit a touch of citrus. Bready malt. Clean. The flavor follows suit. Bready malt and a blast of cutting bitterness. No sweetness. Nice sharp bite to the finish. It's really nicely structured and has plenty of character.

A wonderful anytime beer - and a more heavily hopped pilsner. Good drinkin.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2013 03:00:41 | More by Sam21

Greywulfken

New York

4/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: into a pilsener glass, somewhere between pale gold and straw in color; two-finger white head that draped arms of lace

S: bright fresh and floral hops

T: pale, grain-tasting, dry malts under the crips and bitter herbal and floral hops

M: light, crisp, tingly, bitter, well-carbonated

O: I can't be too style-specific here (outside of my own expectations for the style), as this is the only German pilsener I've ever had. As a beer in general, I found it to be quite refreshing, crisp, and drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2013 14:32:37 | More by Greywulfken

LibrariansLoveBEER

South Carolina

4.45/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A - Beautiful light yellow color, reminiscent of mama's little yella pils. Moderate head settled to a thin but even froth which left some lovely lacing, Im a girl so I notice the pretty lacing :) .

S - Unusual, I have to think about what it reminds me of.

T - More bitter than I expected, kinda grassy. Can't identify the hops, not the usual suspects hat I enjoy, but not bad, just different. Definately spicy and rough. Not piney, not citrusy...hmm.

M -Crisp, dry finish. Kinda leaves the mouth feeling puckered.
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O - I'm an IPA lover but I could learn to love this, pils isn't too far from an IPA.

Serving type: bottle

03-21-2013 01:00:24 | More by LibrariansLoveBEER

Pc93nmbb

Ohio

4.49/5  rDev +10%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Just a tremendous pils. Looking for something that replaces a BMc that is drinkable and delicious....this is it. Sweet and crisp perfect with the spicy padthai I made.

This is how a perfect pilsner should taste!

No more bad beer!!! Victory for all! Victory victory!

Serving type: bottle

03-15-2013 02:09:24 | More by Pc93nmbb

BWED

Pennsylvania

4.28/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

.5 liter pour in a pils glass at the brewery.

A- Crystal clear golden, with a one finger white head. Lots of lacing, and the head retains well.

S- Light sweet malt with citrus notes. A little biscuity.

T- Small roast/sweet malt flavor with a mild grassy/earthy hop balance.

M- Light, clean, and the classic Pils bitterness hangs around at the end.

O- Very flavorful and clean. Will be great in the summer. This beer makes me really excited for the craft Pils scene, which I haven't really explored a lot. Victory is doing some good things, and I'm glad I live nearby to experience it.

Serving type: on-tap

03-07-2013 04:01:18 | More by BWED

ChugMan

Washington

4.59/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Important note: Make sure not to drink this below the recommended serving temp, otherwise the flavor will be utterly ruined. If anything, err on the warmer side rather than colder!

Food Pairing: (1) Beef bulgogi with spicy kimchi paired beautifully with this Pils. Being a sweetish soy/ garlic sauce, Bulgogi is an odd one to pair, but the spice of the kimchi along with it created a terrific foil for the honey, floral & strong hop traits of the beer. (2) Japchae, a noodle dish made with a light sugar / soy sauce and vegetables and beef - not bad but not ideal: The hops were far too vigorous for the mild flavor of the food.
A - Pristine light yellow. Moderate head settled to a thin but even froth which left some fine lacing.
S - Some clover, sugar cookies. Very nice.
T - An amazing abundance of fresh honey and a faceful of clover - love at first sip! Light creamyness leads to a very clean finish.
M - Crisp, spicy hops dance around the mouth like fireworks. "Fun" seems an odd way to describe it, but yes, quite fun.
O - A definite must-try for anyone. Can't wait to have it again!

Serving type: bottle

03-02-2013 07:28:42 | More by ChugMan

DerAtomsmasher

Washington

4.3/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

I remember first getting into craft beer; the hop shiv that you get thrust into your mouth right away on this one was off-putting. Almost like a lighter IPA on the palate. Not a whole lot of malt going on here, but it's crisp, dry and all about the bitter citrus bite. Love it.

Serving type: bottle

02-26-2013 04:19:57 | More by DerAtomsmasher

admiral1

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Love this beer. Probably my favorite pilsner. Deep flavor with a great finish, my only down is it's smell is not real strong. Then again, I'm really an IPA guy, so I like the strong bite of good hops, but this beer is really good. On a fresh pour, CO2 rolls like a New England snowstorm and holds a nice firm foam head.

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2013 18:35:21 | More by admiral1

silverking

Florida

3.91/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

It pours a darker gold with a nice fluffy white head. Head retention is good, and the lacing is nice to look at. It smells very hoppy for a pilsner, which is no problem for me. some citrus and floral notes are detectable. The taste shows some light malt up front with lemon peel, but then a sharp hoppy bitterness takes over. It has a light crisp mouthfeel with aggressive carbonation. It's light and refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

02-16-2013 00:20:54 | More by silverking

JPlo

Maryland

3.8/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: dark golden color, clear. Long lasting head and excellent lacing.

Taste: Lots of hops for a Pilsner. Herbal and spicy. some citrus and or leafy too. Malt is biscuity and/or grainy. Very bitter finish, again heavy on the hop.

Feel: Crisp medium body with light carbonation. Finish is very long and dry.

Serving type: bottle

02-13-2013 19:24:31 | More by JPlo

superspak

Michigan

4.1/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12 ounce bottle into pilsener glass, best before 3/1/2013. Pours fairly crystal clear golden straw color with a nice 1-2 finger dense white head with fantastic retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lasts. Nice soapy lacing clings down the glass, with some light streaming carbonation. Aromas of lemon, pear, apple, floral, grass, cracker, pepper, light pine, and herbal earthiness. Very nice aromas with a good balance of hops and fruity lager esters. Taste of big lemon, orange zest, apple, pear, pepper, pine, floral, grass, cracker, bread, hop earthiness, and floral spiciness. Good amount of earthy herbal bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of citrus, light fruits, floral, pepper, grass, cracker, bread, hop earthiness, and floral spiciness on the finish for a good bit. Damn nice flavor balance with good complexity; with a very hoppy flavor profile; and nearly zero cloying flavors present after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a very smooth, crisp, and sticky mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with hardly any warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is an excellent Pilsner style. Great hoppy flavor balance with good complexity; and extremely smooth and crisp to drink. A very enjoyable offering as expected.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2013 04:53:51 | More by superspak

dar482

New York

3.7/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

It comes in a clear straw yellow color like other pilsners.

There is a big dank grassy aroma. There's some floral and citrus in the hops along with the hay like hops from pilsners.

The flavor has a familiar pilsner taste with a bitter finish. The floral and citrus hops as well.

I didn't fall in love with this and still think I prefer the German or Czech options, but I'll return to this beer another time as I would love to have some great American pilsners.

Serving type: on-tap

02-07-2013 03:14:15 | More by dar482