Storm King Stout - Victory Brewing Company

JamesMN

Minnesota

3.51/5  rDev -14.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Opaque black (but not as dark as the usual RIS) with a tan one finger foamy head.

Aroma: Dark roasted malts, cream, chocolate. A sort of airy hoppyness as well.

Taste: Starts with dark malt and a very light citrus bitterness. Transitions into a middle section that gives more moderate bitterness levels and then a charred coffee and chocolate finish. The roasted bitterness sticks around on the palate for a long while though the 9.1% ABV is never noticeable. As it warms a little there are notes of fig and dried apricot in the flavor. A slight sweetness also develops with the slow rise in temperature. A tad underwhelming when all is said and done.

Mouthfeel: Just above medium in body which I tend to consider a little on the thin side in terms of the style. Carbonation is a bit much at first but a few swirls of the glass make way for a smooth drinking experience. Average drinkability.

Final Thoughts: A decent RIS. Some age would probably serve it well. Would I drink it again? Maybe.

Serving type: bottle

02-03-2013 05:20:27 | More by JamesMN

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Florida

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

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Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

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California

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

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Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

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Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

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New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

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Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

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Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

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Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

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Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

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Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

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New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

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Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

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New York

3.5/5  rDev -14.8%

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Virginia

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

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Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

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New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -14.8%

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Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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Florida

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

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Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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