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Victory Baltic Thunder

Victory Baltic Thunder - Baltic Porter

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 Percentile 
92
overall
Brewed by Victory Brewing Company
Style: Baltic Porter

Downingtown, Pennsylvania USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
4783.6/5.03.59/5.08.5%75.5English pint, Shaker, Snifter
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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.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 nqualls (1429), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Jun 8, 2009  

Source: 22 oz bottle purchased at Greens in Atlanta.
Glass: Poured into my Fuller’s snifter.
Appearance: Dark, dark amber pour with a two finger beige head that faded quickly.
Aroma: Aroma consists of sweet caramel malt, a hint of roasted malt, milk chocolate and berries.
Flavor: Flavor consists of coffee and roasted malt, with a distinct finish of raspberry chocolate.
Palate: A little light bodied for the style, with soft carbonation and a smooth mouthfeel.
Overall: A smooth, drinkable beer. A bit heavier body would make this a gem.


 Ungstrup (14724), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Jun 6, 2009  
Bottled. A deep red beer with a thin beige head. The aroma has notes of sweet malt, fruit, and berries. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt, straw, and berries, as well as light notes of wood. Thanks Papsoe for sharing.


 Papsoe (14613), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Jun 6, 2009  
Bottle 65 cl. Courtesy of BrianK/tertons. Clear reddish brown with a beige head. Aroma of dried fruit and sweetish roasted malt. Medium body, a little low in carbonation, sweetish roasted malts with a little sweet licorice. Very discreet bitterness. 290509


 Magicdave6 (5383), London, Greater London, England
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Jun 5, 2009  
Bottle from utobeer had at mes’s gaff. Alround rating: Lots of roasted malts, Small amoutn of darker fruits, cant get much hop. Thin for the % and a bit boring.


 fiulijn (7150), Como; Lausanne (CH); Malmö (SWE), Italy
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Jun 4, 2009  
Blind tasting at Papsø’s
Dark color, with ruby shades; small head. Some aroma of caramel, chocolate, dust, light cereals. Medium body, strong dark caramel flavor, some chocolate, correct (strong) bitterness. Un-exciting.


 Grovlam (3790), Copenhagen, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Jun 4, 2009  
#19 Bottle. [Papso Shady blind Tasting 2009] Small bubbly beige head that mostly diminished. Spare display of lacework. Dark mahogany color. Aroma of dusty grain, bread, mild roasted malt. Medium bodied with an average carbonation. Moderated sweet flavor with a hint of bitterness. Lingering nutty light roasted malty finish. 6 / 3 / 7 / 3 / 14 = 3.3


 AskForJenny (627), Ontario, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Jun 1, 2009  
22oz - Dark, dark red liquid with a cherry nose. Fleetign head and little carbonation, some alcohol notes once warmed. Watery mouthfeel, with some slight chocolate taste. Nose wa the best part.


 yespr (11613), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
May 29, 2009  
From bottle, blind #19. Pours dark brown with a small orange glare and a fully gone head. Cornish and roasted malt aroma. Bitter, roasted and caramelish flavoured with a light acidic roasted touch. Light liqourice touch. Ends medium bitter and with a lingering roasted malt to light breadish flavour.



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