Dark Intrigue - Victory Brewing Company

RobertColianni

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

11-29-2011 15:04:18 | More by RobertColianni

zestar

California

3.25/5  rDev -16%

06-18-2013 07:58:47 | More by zestar

buckyp

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.4%

06-14-2013 00:44:33 | More by buckyp

djre4orm

Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.4%

06-13-2013 20:36:08 | More by djre4orm

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

05-19-2013 01:30:51 | More by Photekut

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -16%

05-14-2013 02:18:52 | More by tommyguz

SHerninko

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

05-09-2013 18:07:35 | More by SHerninko

hiphopj5

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

05-09-2013 14:01:19 | More by hiphopj5

bcm75

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

04-28-2013 22:24:16 | More by bcm75

sweemzander

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.4%

04-28-2013 21:12:01 | More by sweemzander

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.99/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Bottled November 10, 2011

A: Pours an opaque yet clear jet black in color with light to moderate amounts of visible carbonation and some very dark amber highlights. The beer has a half finger tall dark tan head that quickly reduces to a medium sized patch of very thin film and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Light amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate to strong aromas of oak, bourbon, vanilla, and dark roasted malts. Lighter amounts of chocolate are also present - the overall aroma strengthens as the beer warms.

T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of roasted malts with some lighter notes of dark chocolate. That is followed by some light to moderate flavors of vanilla, bourbon, and oak. Light to moderate amounts of bitterness that fades slowly.

M: Medium to full bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth with light amounts of alcohol heat in the finish.

O: Over time with the aging, the booziness of this beer has really mellowed and the bourbon/barrel flavors have improved. I think this beer is actually better with a little age on it than it was when it was first released.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 17:39:02 | More by dbrauneis

smithj4

New York

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

04-20-2013 17:25:12 | More by smithj4

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +22.7%

04-19-2013 09:37:44 | More by Jason1337

Damian74Shensky

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.4%

04-19-2013 01:48:30 | More by Damian74Shensky

adam42381

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

04-16-2013 21:34:14 | More by adam42381

warnerry

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

03-30-2013 01:01:44 | More by warnerry

Sparky44

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

03-24-2013 19:10:39 | More by Sparky44

DrJay

Massachusetts

3.79/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Very dark and nearly opaque with a faint reddish/brown hue. It poured with an inch of fluffy brown foam that showed good head retention and left sticky lacing on the glass. Aromas of bourbon, vanilla, caramel, roast, slight booze. Pretty nice overall with the sharp edges rounded out. The flavour was mostly bourbon and caramel with some roast, booze, and malt presence, bitter alcohol finish, and faint vanilla. Full bodied with creamy, lowish carbonation, smooth but boozy, leaving it a bit rough on the palate. Pretty good overall, but a little heavy on the bourbon.

Serving type: bottle

03-17-2013 00:56:16 | More by DrJay

Riggsy

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

03-09-2013 13:42:21 | More by Riggsy

fpreh1957

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

03-08-2013 23:45:03 | More by fpreh1957

AOShabaz

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

03-07-2013 23:23:38 | More by AOShabaz

t0rin0

California

3/5  rDev -22.5%

03-05-2013 12:33:19 | More by t0rin0

iL0VEbeer

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

03-04-2013 14:47:37 | More by iL0VEbeer

davesway10

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

03-01-2013 18:41:43 | More by davesway10

Fattmatt73

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

03-01-2013 05:46:27 | More by Fattmatt73