Victory Storm King Imperial Stout

Brewed by Victory Brewing Company
Style: Imperial Stout
Downingtown, Pennsylvania USA

Serve in Snifter

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So far, Victory hasn’t disappointed with any of their offerings

was at the brewery last night 7/9 tried the 97 vintage what a beer time does this brew wonders hop aromas still aparrent the malt mellowed some and this beer is dangerously drinkable a treat most likely only available at the brewery

Re-Rate 06/29/02: Dark as midnight in the desert on a cloudy and moonless night, the head caps the darkness like its trying to seal it away from the light, chocolate its color, the lace clings for life to the glass. ’Oh That Smell’, burnt grains, bitter is the chocolate, hints of sweetness hides below the surface. Front is sweet, the top is full, the finish that of Prunus dulcis, dry and acidic, but what a great brew. Thanks Jayme

Toasty, carmel, lines of Cascadian goodness, sharp, no roundness or deep fruit flavors of an imperial. Still very delicious. Tobacco and anise in the finish. A delicious and interesting super bright stout packed with hops, roasty flavors and a punch.

UPDATED: FEB 2, 2004 Dark jet black color, with a creamy tan head, leaves a clingy lace in the glass. Aroma of coffee, plums and licorice. Full thick creamy mouthfeel, starts sweet ends with a huge burnt bitterness, This is a great Imperial, I love it.

UPDATED: MAY 2, 2003 After reading the ratings I had to try this beer. Not very easy to get in SoCal but definately worth the search.I'm not one for the elaborate descriptions so I'll just say try some.Its reputation is deserved.

quite the robust stout nice for chillin wit. taste like an imperial stout should. nice aroma and the flavor is a good chocolate and alcohol mix. Had these again the other night one of the best stouts out

UPDATED: MAR 27, 2005 This sample was bottled about 7 months ago. The beer is very black. Wow, this beer has a huge head that will not die. The nose is dominated by chocolate and PNW hops. The palate is very full. I get bitter coffee flavors wrapped with a very healthy dose of piney hops. Much more chocolate and nuts are tasted as the beer warms. This baby is like drinking a bittersweet chocolate nut dessert with a side of cherry sauce. This is one of the best Imperial Stouts bar none.

UPDATED: MAY 29, 2005 Thick-looking opaque brownish black color with a nice tan head. Fine-beaded carbonation. Aroma itself is practically intoxicating, having some alcohol, slightly citrusy hops and huge sweet fruity malt aromas. Terrific balance of flavors here, between the dark, fruity, sweet, roasty complex malt flavors and the very apparent hop bitterness. Certainly full-bodied, a bit chewy. Hop aftertaste mingles with strong chocolate-toffee malts and a twinge of alcohol for the finish. Mouthfeel is satisfyingly thick. I sure do love a good Imperial, and this is one for sure; it did not disappoint. Cheers, Jim!

Nice opaque brew with a light sweet malty nose. Solid flavors of roasted malts, toffee?. Definite for the collection for next winter.