Donnybrook Stout - Victory Brewing Company

Neffbeer

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7.8%

11-16-2011 05:49:12 | More by Neffbeer

Bnoise11

California

4/5  rDev +7.8%

05-23-2013 20:08:28 | More by Bnoise11

BierStein711

Illinois

4.65/5  rDev +25.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Brilliant beer! Beats most of the craft stouts out there in my book!

Appearance: Jet black with a light tan head

Smell: Roasted barley, coffee, charcoal

Taste: Roast barley malt, coffee, hint of cocoa, and a mild hop bite at the end

Mouthfeel: Perfect

Overall, this is a delightful beer. I would highly recommend it to any lovers of stout!

Serving type: nitro-tap

05-23-2013 15:34:17 | More by BierStein711

Pjev11

New Jersey

3.74/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Had this on tap at the Liberty Bar on West 35th street in Manhattan. It was the tale of 2 beers. Initially, I had thought that I got a poor pour, as the brew had barely settled by the time it was presented to me and had a huge head, about 1/4 of the glass. In retrospect, the pour was the best part. Not only did it look fantastic, with the light brown head contrasted with the dark (very dark) brown body, but the head was the best tasting part as well. I always enjoy a nice thick head, especially when it comes to stouts. This did not dissapoint in that area. It was thick and creamy and extremely tasty head, with dark notes of chocolate/coffee sweetness coming through. It was particularly nice once I broke through the head to get to the actual brew, which when paired with the head in a single sip was a very pleasant experience. Unfortunately, that's where it ended. Once the head was gone and I was left with only body, it turned itself into a thin and average tasting stout.

Serving type: on-tap

05-20-2013 16:22:34 | More by Pjev11

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7.8%

05-16-2013 22:39:52 | More by Slatetank

firstlighthiker

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-15-2013 19:52:54 | More by firstlighthiker

dcbeers

District of Columbia

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%

05-13-2013 18:55:28 | More by dcbeers

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-11-2013 00:49:09 | More by tommyguz

MarvinSnyder

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +7.8%

04-30-2013 22:15:29 | More by MarvinSnyder

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -25.9%

04-17-2013 17:58:01 | More by Jason1337

jrpapajcik

Illinois

4/5  rDev +7.8%

04-15-2013 17:39:31 | More by jrpapajcik

tenacioustomato

Rhode Island

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

04-12-2013 03:51:45 | More by tenacioustomato

spycow

Illinois

3/5  rDev -19.1%

04-08-2013 17:38:31 | More by spycow

RockinRob925

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

04-08-2013 15:50:19 | More by RockinRob925

OldhouseRecs

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +7.8%

03-29-2013 00:16:43 | More by OldhouseRecs

NateMac13

Illinois

2/5  rDev -46.1%

03-25-2013 02:58:19 | More by NateMac13

brwnchrstpher

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7.8%

03-24-2013 20:51:37 | More by brwnchrstpher

Lare453

Florida

3/5  rDev -19.1%

03-22-2013 12:44:29 | More by Lare453

Oxymoron

Colorado

3.31/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

Sampled at Tap and Handles in Fort Collins CO. Pours a chug achuga chuga chuga midnight black color with nitro legs. Good rocky head with great retention and legging around the glass.

The nose is soft due to the nitro. Some minor malt notes. Maybe a touch of roast and chocolate.

The taste is more expressive. Soft malt undertones with the velvet like texture from the nitro. The roast comes out nicely with a good chocolate presence. Minor biscuit and a touch of rose peddles (sensitive). Some earthy hop notes a bit much for style.

The body is on par for nitro. Finishes dry and helps that roasty black malt note that comes out. Silky feel. Overall not a big fan of nitro but this is pretty really good overall. Malt comes out despite the nitro. Would like a bit cleaner and more body/depth.

Serving type: nitro-tap

03-22-2013 02:40:28 | More by Oxymoron

Lovely85

Florida

3/5  rDev -19.1%

03-19-2013 23:37:16 | More by Lovely85

PatGreer

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

03-19-2013 21:08:13 | More by PatGreer

2dogbrew

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

03-17-2013 17:00:24 | More by 2dogbrew

Chugs13

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

03-10-2013 20:01:51 | More by Chugs13

acurtis

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

03-10-2013 14:09:12 | More by acurtis

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

03-06-2013 18:41:36 | More by orangesol