Hop Wallop - Victory Brewing Company

nhindian

Pennsylvania

3.38/5  rDev -17.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

A - Pours a clear, light, straw color that builds a really pleasant 2-finger, creamy head. Sticks around forever too, considering the ABV of this IPA. Minimal lacing to say the least. Can see a steady stream of carbonation rising from the bottom of the glass.

S - Actually smells fairly mild for an Imperial IPA. The nose is mostly piney hops, but not much citrus or grapefruit. Not much of a wallop on the bouquet but at least it seems balanced. Floral notes dance around the hops but are clearly crowded away from the dance.

T - I take my first sip and... bam. There's the wallop. Very bitter hop-forwardness with not much citrus to back-up the calvary. Unfortunately this one seems a bit one-sided towards bitterness, which I thought due to the mild nose might be a bit more complex, but not this time. Upon further drinking and warming up, the citrus does make an appearance, but it is a minor role and is quickly drowned out by more hops.

M - Feels medium- to heavied- bodied. Definitely is no weak foe to crush. Strong carbonation which tingles the tongue and helps activate the taste buds. Enjoyable to drink.

D - The drinkability really takes a hit due to this beers bitter-forward taste. Would be hard to pound a few of these within the course of a night. A bit disappointed with this beer from a solid brewery.

Serving type: bottle

10-22-2010 00:29:37 | More by nhindian

spw109

New York

4.75/5  rDev +15.6%

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phooky

New York

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

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dbert21

Ohio

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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BLACKENEDPLAGUE

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

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Burkbom23

Connecticut

3.98/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Dark golden color with a little bit of orange tint to it. Really nice foamy slightly off white head on top that does not want to go away. Lots of bubbles. Slight haze. Tons of lacing. The nose is fairly clean. Get some hops as can be expected. Mostly citrus, grapefruit, little lime zest. Floral characters start to come out as the beer warms. Just a tiny slight hint of graininess peeking out from the background. Lets have a taste. Hop resin right from the start. Little oily. Down right bitter all the way through. Bitter un ripe grapefruit rind. All out pine. After taste lasts till eternity. bone dry finish. Tons of bite. Medium body. Fairly spritzy mouth feel. A fantasticly bitter beer, that punishes your palette. The downside is it is not very balanced at all. Really have to struggle to just pick up a touch of malt up front. This is all hop, and straight up bitterness. By the end of the glass my taste buds are completely shredded and will probably have to pass on having another beer tonight. I would drink it again and I could see it being the perfect brew for those who like that style. The name does not lie.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 02:31:56 | More by Burkbom23

jreindl

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

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Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

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Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

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Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -14.8%

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Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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Texas

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

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Virginia

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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California

4.75/5  rDev +15.6%

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Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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Nebraska

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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Washington

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

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Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

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California

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

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California

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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Florida

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -2.7%

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