Summer Love - Victory Brewing Company

Reagan1984

Massachusetts

4.05/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A buddy brought over a selection of Victory last night. I am assuming it’s from a recent Victory Variety pack, but I can’t be sure. After looking over the label several times I do NOT see a best by date on the bottle.

Good looking beer. Perfect 2 finger head that is sudsy and bright white. The beer is a very bright and crystal clear gold color. Just a bubble or two escape. Some sudsy lace clings in clumps.

Aroma is light, fresh, grassy. Surprisingly floral.

My first impression is that this is hoppier than I imagined and is very fresh. A very light cracker/bready malt flavor that’s just lighty toasted. Very subtle. The citrus/floral hops are center stage and steal the show. If this had a touch more bready character it would be awesome. Almost a SN Summerfest. Just not quite.

Light, crisp and refreshing. Yep, that works for an American Blonde and a beer designed for Summer consumption.
For what this is meant to be, this pretty much nails the style. Well done.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2012 21:57:38 | More by Reagan1984

lsummers

California

3.45/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a bright clear and clean straw yellow with a own finger bright white head.

Smells of some grassy malty hay notes with a touch of mustiness. There's some bready sweetness in there.

Taste starts off with an herbal peppery subtle hop note mixed with a clean caramelized brown sugar malty sweetness. Touch of burnt caramel on the end.

Mouthfeel is fairly high in carbonation which helps give this beer it's initial bite feeling on the tongue. Fairly light with a touch of viscosity to give it somewhat of a thicker character than soda.

Overall, this is an ok beer but a good poolside offering. I would have this again at a BBQ on a hot day but otherwise it doesn't have the best blend of flavors for my taste. Still it's above an average beer by far.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 05:43:53 | More by lsummers

banger7

New York

3.5/5  rDev -8.1%

05-22-2013 23:17:30 | More by banger7

Aewachiw

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -14.7%

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hpthebull

California

3.5/5  rDev -8.1%

05-22-2013 14:54:46 | More by hpthebull

jealmanzar

New York

3.25/5  rDev -14.7%

05-22-2013 14:04:55 | More by jealmanzar

GFD400

New York

4.5/5  rDev +18.1%

05-22-2013 00:50:16 | More by GFD400

eagles22

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

05-21-2013 01:15:48 | More by eagles22

tennisoscar1

Delaware

4.25/5  rDev +11.5%

05-20-2013 22:16:48 | More by tennisoscar1

SpAiReArGsEonNE

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -14.7%

05-20-2013 02:39:38 | More by SpAiReArGsEonNE

erialbill

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +5%

05-19-2013 20:59:20 | More by erialbill

MattDbach

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5%

05-19-2013 17:19:49 | More by MattDbach

rcatalano

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +5%

05-19-2013 16:27:02 | More by rcatalano

dkline72

New York

4.75/5  rDev +24.7%

05-19-2013 13:15:32 | More by dkline72

Omnium

Pennsylvania

3.44/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Bottle > Pint Glass

A - Pours a light completely clear straw/light gold color, shy of a finger head, minor lacing.
S - Some grains and light malt, a little yeast.
T - Tastes like a pilsner, I dont really get any of the Simcoe hops in here at all, just a little minor bite from the german hops.
M - Light, refreshing for summer.
O - Eh, could do without, but its not awful.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 00:56:40 | More by Omnium

srw

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5%

05-18-2013 22:56:02 | More by srw

beatlefan56

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5%

05-18-2013 16:05:23 | More by beatlefan56

wonothesane42

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +11.5%

05-18-2013 10:54:15 | More by wonothesane42

gnuguy

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

05-18-2013 01:20:01 | More by gnuguy

JimmyFlatRock

Ohio

4/5  rDev +5%

05-17-2013 17:02:23 | More by JimmyFlatRock

Hoolie5

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +24.7%

05-16-2013 16:40:17 | More by Hoolie5

tdog2983

Ohio

4/5  rDev +5%

05-16-2013 11:26:43 | More by tdog2983

ryanpj

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

05-15-2013 00:55:05 | More by ryanpj

Rekrule

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -14.7%

05-13-2013 12:39:24 | More by Rekrule

jds8411

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

05-13-2013 03:10:03 | More by jds8411