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Victory Baltic Thunder

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
4873.6/5.03.59/5.08.5%75.9English pint, Shaker, Snifter
Commercial Description:
While Heavyweight Brewing deserves credit for introducing the Baltic porter style to many craft beer fans, this beer from Victory represents an all new recipe fashioned on the experience of Tom's original intense brew. One noteworthy difference is the higher alcohol by volume of Baltic Thunder, 8.5% compared to Heavyweight's, which weighed in at 8%.

An additional distinction is Victory's use of black eyed peas in lieu of Roman beans. Despite these changes, this dark lager still features a reminiscent roasted character that embodies the fullness of toffee, along with subtle fruit flavors derived from its higher temperature fermentation. Long, cold aging tempers this complex beer into a well-rounded delight that warms with its significant alcohol strength. The final packaged product will be released in 25.4 fluid ounce bottles.

"The first brew of Baltic Thunder was magical. Tom and his original co-conspirator on the beer, Lew Bryson, even came here to Victory to assist. Then, while sharing a pint of Baltic Thunder off of the lagering tank a few weeks later with Tom, I swear the spirit of his departed Perkuno was smiling upon our accomplishment," continued Covaleski.
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 jefcon (998), Arlington, Virginia, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/515/20
Apr 24, 2008  
Pours a pretty, deep reddish-black with a nice-sized head. Looks a little thin as it goes into the glass. Light aromas of dark chocolate and rough grains. Raisin, yeast and bourbon on the palate, which is rather short, but intense. Dry, empty finish.


 NachlamSie (1637), Tennessee, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Apr 24, 2008  
Bomber. Pours a dark, dark brown with a tall tan head. The aroma has plenty of toffee, light coffee, brown sugar, and bread. Mouthfeel is fairly dense. I feel that this is a faithful representation of a genuine Baltic style porter. Some roast is present, but the strongest characters are found in the mix of chewy toffee and subtle fruit references which linger in the finish. Just a hint of buttery flavor is noted. I’m impressed with this effort.


 BossHossBikes (147), Tennessee, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
Apr 21, 2008  
Bottle. Held up against the light, a rich ruby glows around the edges and a dark auburn in the centre. The tan head is a quickly diminishing. The aroma is filled with sweet, dark fruits. Prunes and raisins seem to be the very noticeable aromas. Some dry bread qualities as well as a roasted coffee surround the sweet fruits. Molasses adds some different sweet qualities. I love the bouquet of this beer, it’s balanced yet complex. The flavour is also quite good. The coffee and bread qualities become a little more open while the dark fruits take a step back. The sweetness is a nice touch. It’s "round," a quality that dark fruits tend to have as opposed to a straight-up sugar sweetness. Some notes of molasses gives the sweetness a different twist and complements the coffee and cocoa qualities in the finish. Traces of alcohol are noticeable almost instantly as the brew passes the tongue. Quickly after, though, coffee and a lot of cocoa overshadows the alcohol flavour. For that instant, you’re reminded of this brew’s ABV (at least before you start feeling its effects). The finish is filled with cocoa and coffee. This is tasty.


 GriffinAvenue (396), Winchester, Massachusetts, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/105/513/20
Apr 21, 2008  
Bottle. Solid opaque black color. Tannish white limited head, mostly ringing the glass. Granola, date, malty, and almond. Nutty. Below average consistency and body. Flavoring is mostly a carbonated sugary fruit with a powerful (and pleasing) exhale where more complex roasted notes shine through. Nice.


 drewbeerme (2272), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/514/20
Apr 20, 2008  
22oz bottle. thanks tweety. pours dark brown with off white head. nose of licorice and dark fruits. flavors of dark fruits, licorice. clean and simple finish. a solid baltic porter.


 BleacherBum (176), Blowing Rock, North Carolina, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Apr 19, 2008  
22 oz. bomber from Kappy’s in Boston. Aroma brings the mollases, dark fruit and toffee. Flavor: Fruit, spices, roastiness and a wierd, almost bubblegum flavor. Perhaps the hops and yeast bouncing off each other? Body is thin and clean. Light, dry and bittersweet chocolate finish. Not what I expected, but interesting. For $5.99, worth the money.


 redlight (1458), Winter Park, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/516/20
Apr 18, 2008  
thanks to beerlando (i think?) Chocolate and molasses on the nose. Pours dark brown. Smooth roasty malts, hints of chocolate, slightly spicy finish. Very malty, nice beer!


 MrStitch (138), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/517/20
Apr 18, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a deep dark earthy brown with a one finger frothy tan head. Aroma is coffee, malt, dark fruits, with a hint of candy sweetness and some of the alcohol. Taste is smooth starts off with a nice malty flavor then moves into chocolate and finishes with the taste of freshly brewed espresso. Mouthfeel is thick, smooth, and warming. An excellent beer I would recommend it to all that haven’t tried it yet.



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