Helios (V Saison) - Victory Brewing Company

GameFreac

Georgia

3.38/5  rDev -12%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

22. oz bomber - Don't remember if there was a bottling/best by date

Appearance: Pours a nice golden color with a huge 4-5 finger head from the bottle conditioning. Looked almost like a sour.

Smell: Smells like a sour, lemon zest and bread. Also smells a little sweet.

Taste - Tastes tart, with lemon, pepper and sweetness.

Mouthfeel: Lots of carbonation and almost champagne like. Refreshing for the style.

Overall: Very enjoyable beer and good for the price ($4.49).

Serving type: bottle

04-10-2012 03:22:04 | More by GameFreac

Envelopes

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-21-2013 05:39:54 | More by Envelopes

sacrelicio

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

05-19-2013 16:15:56 | More by sacrelicio

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-19-2013 15:40:45 | More by InspectorBob

crowsoup

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-17-2013 15:03:26 | More by crowsoup

eulerthegrape

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-16-2013 17:56:03 | More by eulerthegrape

StonedTrippin

Colorado

3.96/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

for the price to abv and taste ratio, this beer cannot be beat. its an odd beer, a filtered saison, pouring pale straw in color with golden tones and a massive white head, fluffy, and rising well above the rim of the glass. the nose is surprisingly funky, especially after tasting their very lackluster swing saison. this one has som nice lemony tartness to it, mouthwatering. the flavor is very light, very summer. grassy notes, fresh, and way more farmy than I gave it initial credit for. some pepper in the yeast too, although also light. the grain bill is respectably simple, and the finish on this is nice and dry. one would never know its alcoholic strength either. but why 7.5% I wonder? it seems like itd make a great session summer beer at 5%, but with the alcohol amped up as high as it is, I cant quite figure out this beers true identity. clean finish and lighter body because its been filtered clear. carbonation could be a little stronger, but I have very little to complain about here, this is a lovely beer from victory, and full redemption for that sub par summer session saison they did this year. under 5 bucks a bomber is a steal for a beer this good.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 23:08:35 | More by StonedTrippin

mjtiernan

New York

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-15-2013 01:44:25 | More by mjtiernan

alex_hart

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

05-12-2013 22:27:13 | More by alex_hart

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -21.9%

05-12-2013 17:53:44 | More by mikeburd1128

drh88

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-12-2013 04:40:34 | More by drh88

anvilx

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-12-2013 03:38:56 | More by anvilx

coldriver

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-11-2013 13:49:05 | More by coldriver

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

2.25/5  rDev -41.4%

05-11-2013 00:51:46 | More by tommyguz

kangarooAdam59

Connecticut

4.39/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22 oz bottle into a pint glass and a tulip (basically the same in both):

A: somewhat hazy yet clear yellow/golden colored body with a two finger white foamy head that dies immediately, moderate clingy foamy lacing graces the pint glass but slides down in the tulip

S: strong tones of coriander, black pepper, and grass appear are up front and some light maltiness comes in as more warming occurs, super light funk

T: spicy yet somewhat malty and funky at the same time - wow, I like this, light lemon in the aftertaste, dry finish

M: light to medium, sessionable - though I'm sipping, one could really pound this if they wanted to, pretty smooth all around, big wow - never thought a saison could be this smooth, carbonation seems spot for me but perhaps a bit under-carbonated for the style

O: well, apparently I think I'm starting to get into saisons, not gonna go out on that limb just yet, but this one drinks very well for me, with the price once again - $3.50 for a bomber, this is a saison at least for me to come back to. Next time I have this, I hope to have it next to Hennepin just to compare.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 15:13:06 | More by kangarooAdam59

SHerninko

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-09-2013 18:04:33 | More by SHerninko

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -15.4%

05-08-2013 19:33:45 | More by blknikon

JakeDebus

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-06-2013 16:28:15 | More by JakeDebus

Celtics76

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-05-2013 20:31:01 | More by Celtics76

capuchinpilates

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-03-2013 02:25:59 | More by capuchinpilates

CraftBeerGuild

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -21.9%

04-26-2013 03:52:13 | More by CraftBeerGuild

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

3.88/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

22 oz bottle into a Duvel tulip.

A: Pours a hazy straw color. The head is perhaps creamier than I'm used to in the style; nonetheless it's a beautiful three finger white shade. It retains fairly well and leaves moderate lacing on the glass.

S: Once the brew opens up after sitting for a spell, notes of coriander, black pepper, and fresh cut grass appear across a neutral malt canvas. Subtly funky, as well. Really pleasant and well executed, but fairly standard for the style.

T: Spice esters (such as coriander, black pepper, and pine) are the first thing I note on the palate, before the aforementioned subtle funk builds on the midtaste. Mild yet defined malt sweetness, lemon notes, and touches of hop earthiness finish this one off. The spiced qualities return on the aftertaste. I like the depth this provides in general; I wasn't sure what to think of the flavor profile initially, but it really grows on me after a while.

M: I find little to complain about the general feel; it's appropriately crisp and light, drying on the finish. It really comes across as being 'refreshing', too, without coming off overly carbonated.

O: This is the Hop Stoopid of saisons - why do I say that? Because it's a high-quality, no frills interpretation of the style fantastically priced by bomber standards. That, and Victory could really stand to put this in 6 packs. Still a really good saison regardless.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 03:34:12 | More by ThisWangsChung

ryanpj

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.2%

04-24-2013 03:20:49 | More by ryanpj

Kunstman

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

04-22-2013 03:55:35 | More by Kunstman

bkaj21

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%

04-21-2013 02:00:26 | More by bkaj21