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Victory Hop Wallop

Victory Hop Wallop

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An Imperial/Double IPA brewed by
Victory Brewing Company

Downingtown, Pennsylvania USA

bottled
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9293.69/5.03.68/5.00.46Winter8.5%54.2 Snifter, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Horace ‘Hop’ Wallop headed West a broken man. For it was a certain Miss LuLubelle Lager that had left him, thirsting for more. Drawn by wild tales of the riches of the gold mines, Hop pressed on westward. His last nickel spent on a prospecting pan, Hop's hunger and thirst got the best of him. Two fistfuls o' barley and three of some wild and wayward hops tossed in the pan with some clear water was to be his meal. But sleep overcame him and he woke to a bubbling, cacophonous concoction. Overjoyed with the beautiful ale that he had made, Hop realized the secret of the 'green gold' he had discovered in those fresh hops. Celebrated far and wide, Hop Wallop lives on in this vivid ale with his words, "hoppiness is happiness." As our annual homage to the fresh hop harvest, Hop Wallop is a fragrant experience that delights the tastebuds. Pure gold of color, this ale offers its heady bounty of hops to the adventurous of taste. Bold, bracing and surprisingly refreshing for a strong (8.5% a.b.v.) ale, Hop Wallop lives up to its name and legacy.
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Jaysus (17), Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 11, 2004  
Whoa, I love this brew... Very clear, with no visible 'yeasties' and a vicious hop bite - you will feel this one in your cheeks.


 Prostman (1075), Pennsylvania, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Mar 14, 2004  
This poured a cloudy yellow-gold with a medium sized white head. The flavor was super hoppy and really outstanding. I really enjoyed this beer.


topherbecker (4), USA
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4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/518/20
Sep 24, 2007  
One of my all time favorite hoppy beers. If you’re a fan of Bell’s Two Hearted, you’ll like this. Wonderful citrus in the hops. Great hop aroma and flavor with the malt to back it up. Nice thick mouthfeel. Perfect Double IPA.


 georgekappus (296), Brookfield, Connecticut, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Apr 14, 2007  
A true spectacle in hopdom. Hop Wollop has a beautiful hoppy aroma straight from the popping of the cap. The hop flavor that follows is just as extraordinary. An excellent hoppy brew from the first scent to the last sip.


PisskyNight (13), Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/520/20
May 10, 2004  
ahhh....finally ... I can’t say much more or even well enough in summary as well as rich has said but here goes Appearance: Nice bright gold hue....the body has a good 1/3 inch white frothy head....the head is near a sappyness in that it clings to the glass walls pretty nicely.... Smell: Great sweet apple/star-fruit/mellon aroma...hints of floral pine but a great overall nose satisfication Taste: Great sweet delicate grapefruit taste without any bitterness....not sure how they did that...jolly rancher apple bursts...pears and mellons seem to be the underlying additive....great balance and depth...no malty backbone as rich has stated...nice hop punch... not as overwhelming as I was prepared for....but I like it that way Notes: I am amazed with this limited release...there were only 32 cases I blieve that night and I am happy to say I have one of them...great stuff : Reviewed this one again...I realised that my score was too low after drinking many of these for different reasons...possably a fealing of awe while scribbling on a hopdevil coaster




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