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Victory ESB

Score
9499
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Serve in English pint

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RATINGS: 85   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.54   EST. CALORIES: 159   ABV: 5.3%
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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
With a bracing, firm hop presence this classic, British 'Extra Special Bitter' features the beguiling interplay of tangy hops and the fruity overtones of our special yeast. Rich, imported British malts add depth of character. Fuller in body that an average 'session' beer, this amber ale satisfies fully. Draft only.


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4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
scottyshades (126) - Parkland, Florida, Florida, USA - SEP 20, 2012
Cask at the brewery A: Pours a transparent copper color with a medium-sized white cap. Retention is decent S: Soft pale malts give a light toasty note, hops give lots of earthy and spicy notes. Well balanced, and definitely English T: The low carbonation + the cask makes this really English. Subtle hops and malts are nicely balanced. Hops are spicy, earthy, slightly citrusy. Malts are light, slightly bready, and balance well MF/D: Carbonation is low, body is medium for the style. Finish is of spicy hops

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
FROTHINGSLOSH (3977) - GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, USA - MAY 28, 2012
Sampled on cask at Zenos in State College PA this beer poured a dark orange color with a small tan head that faded quickly and left good lacing. The aroma was faint with notes of orange and honey. The flavor was orange blossom, honey and caramel - somewhat bitter with light floral and fruity undertones. The finish was long honey, orange and caramel. Moderately full bodied. Ok.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
kassner (1221) - Wexford, Pennsylvania, USA - APR 6, 2012
On tap at Mad Mex. I am a big fan of Victory and this beer is OK, but not great for type. Nice dark honey color, enough malt and hops but a bit off flavor, not the mouthfeel one expects with some musty notes

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
boxofrane (1184) - pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA - FEB 2, 2012
Draft. Pours copper with small head. Smell is minimal and taste is medium bitter. Overall solid.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
Leafs93 (1379) - Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA - JAN 7, 2012
Pours darker amber with a tan head. Aroma is florals, citrus, caramel and nutty. Taste is sweet with medium bitters and a little earthy. Very refreshing and easy to drink with a crisp finish.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
skmikeg (429) - Poway, California, USA - DEC 28, 2011
Orange red with a off white head. Aroma is of toasted malts, dark fruit, yeast, hops, and

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Lightrider (184) - Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA - DEC 26, 2011
In a growler from Victory, ruby tan in color, hoppy malt clover with a malt finish. Very good beer.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
watson1977 (2291) - The dub c, Pennsylvania, USA - DEC 26, 2011
Pours a clear bright amber with a medium tan head. Aroma has lightly toasty malts...toffee notes...mild hoppiness. Flavor has caramel but not too sweet...nice subtlet spicy hop notes...clean and crisp. Mouthfeel is light and lively and the finish is dry and mildly hoppy. I hate giving vbc props, but this is a great esb.

2.9
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
badwhale (297) - Bitterville, Pennsylvania, USA - DEC 24, 2011
Poured from a growler to a pilsner glass. Pours a nice dark yellow / amber color. For me, it was a little light on the palate, but nothing offensive. More malty than hoppy, but pretty good.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Thorpe429 (4844) - , Illinois, USA - MAR 17, 2011
Cask at he brewpub. Reviewed from notes. Pours a nice ted copper with an off white head and plenty of lacing. Nose brings earthy, herbal, and floral hops plus a touch of caramel. The flavor adds in a tiny amount of citrus plus some mild bready notes. Floral hops prevail. Lovely feel with great bitterness levels. A really solid and fantastically drinkable beer. Serving type: cask Reviewed on: 10-20-2010


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