Wild Devil - Victory Brewing Company

jackorain

Pennsylvania

4.03/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Looks almost just like hop devil. That means dark amber-copper color with an off white head. The only difference appears to to be the head make up. The color is the same, but the bubbles are more open and it sticks around a lot longer. Speaking of stick, it sticks to the glass in a disjointed splotchy kind of way.

The aroma is also a ot like hop devil with big citrus and pine aroma as well as caramel malts and biscuit malts. Throw in a little barn yard, sweat and hay and there you go.

Wow that taste different. Don't get me wrong the hops are there as well as the bitterness, but the brett has lent a big spicy overtone. There is a bit of clove to back up the hops. The funk comes through in the middle with a bit of yeasty sweaty type taste. The bittenrss comes roaring back in the finish reminding you once again that this is te same hop bill as Hop Devil. Bit the what lingers long with the bitterness is the spice and funk.

The body is medium and the carbonation is quite a bit higher than Hop Devil.

Very drinkable a nice change of pace.

Thanks for Reading

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2009 22:54:08 | More by jackorain

egrace84

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

06-02-2013 23:27:02 | More by egrace84

Duff27

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

06-02-2013 16:21:32 | More by Duff27

CesarLopes

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-26-2013 02:41:57 | More by CesarLopes

mverity

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

05-16-2013 21:04:54 | More by mverity

Rob315

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-09-2013 17:24:05 | More by Rob315

pearljam118

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -22.1%

05-04-2013 17:08:35 | More by pearljam118

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

04-17-2013 18:06:55 | More by Jason1337

Jspriest

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

04-13-2013 01:51:43 | More by Jspriest

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.9%

03-11-2013 06:02:03 | More by spycow

t0rin0

California

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

03-06-2013 01:54:09 | More by t0rin0

brez8791

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -22.1%

03-05-2013 01:33:27 | More by brez8791

DmanGTR

New York

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

02-02-2013 23:07:56 | More by DmanGTR

drummermattie02

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

01-19-2013 05:23:31 | More by drummermattie02

TheMarkE

California

3.03/5  rDev -21.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

Mixed feelings. Victory tried to make their fantastic Hop Devil with Belgian yeast, German malts, and American hops. The result is a unique combination of floral, citrus, and pine, but my bomber had an acidic taste that overrode everything.

Warning! Once you uncork Wild Devil it will explode like champagne. Be prepared!

Serving type: bottle

01-11-2013 23:15:43 | More by TheMarkE

schnell

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

12-27-2012 04:34:43 | More by schnell

VinnyA

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

12-22-2012 16:52:58 | More by VinnyA

chippo33

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

12-04-2012 03:52:56 | More by chippo33

rkcrozier

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

11-27-2012 13:50:19 | More by rkcrozier

sneaks2210

New York

3/5  rDev -22.1%

11-21-2012 18:57:33 | More by sneaks2210

jmccullough916

2.5/5  rDev -35.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3

Served from a corked ad caged bomber. I noticed after pouring that bottling date is from 2009! Should be interesting to review a 3 yr old Belgian IPA.

A - Hazy copper gold. A very pretty beer that proves crystal clear beers aren't always the best looking.

S - Lots of Brett. Maybe a little hoppyness in the background.

T - Brett, Brett, and more Brett. What can I say? This beer has been overpowered by the Brett funk. I can't detect any hops or grain, only Brett.

M - Light and somewhat creamy with a small prickle from the carbonation. I was expecting a lot of carbonated bite because it foamed over when I pulled the cork and even more when I poured the first glass. Very enjoyable mouthfeel despite the overpowering Brett.

O - I suppose age has not treated the Hop Devil kindly because the Brett has overpowered the taste. It's really a shame. I wish I could've tried this one fresh.

Serving type: bottle

11-12-2012 00:54:36 | More by jmccullough916

Dank26

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

11-09-2012 09:38:01 | More by Dank26

Beeradelphia

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

10-15-2012 08:09:28 | More by Beeradelphia

PoolFishGolf

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

10-08-2012 01:16:27 | More by PoolFishGolf

mendvicdog

Maryland

3/5  rDev -22.1%

09-16-2012 04:28:26 | More by mendvicdog