Rye Expression
Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown

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From:
Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Rye Beer
ABV:
7.4%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.84 | pDev: 9.11%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
20
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 27, 2014
Added:
Feb 19, 2013
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
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Rated: 3 by schmitter from Pennsylvania

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Sep 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Shandycan from Pennsylvania

May 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ColForbinBC from New Jersey

Aug 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Profchaos20 from Pennsylvania

Jun 03, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by InspectorBob from New Jersey

May 19, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by CoCambria from Pennsylvania

Apr 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by ejimhof from Pennsylvania

Apr 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by sketchyhoodie from New York

Apr 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by cestlavie from New York

Mar 31, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by BARFLYB from Pennsylvania

Mar 24, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by oglmcdgl from Pennsylvania

Mar 23, 2013
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Reviewed by Oakenator from Pennsylvania

4.38/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Pours brown with an interesting hint of amber to red. Solid head and good lacing. Smell is spicy and hoppy. Flavor is excellent with a load of rye on the front end and a spicy hop flavor lingering nicely on the back end. Very well balanced and enjoyable brew. Wish this one will get made more regularly.
Mar 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Number3red from Pennsylvania

Mar 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Phillyz from Pennsylvania

Mar 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by tobelerone from New Jersey

Mar 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Skramer from New York

Mar 08, 2013
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Reviewed by Rifugium from North Dakota

3.94/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
First had: on tap at Victory

Clear, light copper pour with a fizzy white head; retained as a small collar, minimal lacing. Aroma of toasted grains, pale malts, light citrusy hops. The taste was similar, toasted bread, nice rye profile, light malt sweetness, and crisp citrusy hops bringing in a solid and non-overbearing bitterness. Light-medium body, moderate carbonation, higher ABV barely detectable, making for easy drinkability. Not an overly distinctive beer in the grand scheme of things, but in and of itself, a very solid brew that's very good for a casual session.
Mar 01, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by whatname from Pennsylvania

Feb 24, 2013
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Reviewed by Kegatron from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap @ the VBC. Pours copper with a bright-white head. Creamy looking retention with a thick sticky lacing that rings the sides. Smells sticky and tangy with sweet caramel, lightly toasted bread and citrus flavors. Plenty of rye here with a light spicy character that mingles with the more floral notes here. The taste is similar with a rich twang to it from a mix of caramel, ripe green citrus and the rye, which adds a spicy doughiness that runs throughout. A crisp citric bitterness gives this some firmness on the plate, as this finishes spicy, bitter and dry. The feel is medium bodied with a crisp feel and some underlying slickness that helps make this work. Just a touch of warmth here from the ABV. This was nice, being a hoppy American Amber with a healthy dose of rye added in. Good balance of flavor here with a crisp and quenching feel overall despite the somewhat higher alcohol.
Feb 19, 2013
Rye Expression from Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 20 ratings