Dear Victory,

I liked this beer and even fell for the romantic baseball = summer verbiage on the label. However, I came nowhere even close to loving it.

Maybe my bottle wasn’t fresh. Maybe I need to try it fresh to appreciate it. Maybe I just need to move on to something better. Hmmm?

maybe it was over-hopped and astringent

Originally posted by 3fourths
maybe it was over-hopped and astringent

... but chewy at the same time?

malt can be chewy and hops astringent, sure.

also i forgot to add this to my comment

Originally posted by 3fourths
maybe it was over-hopped and astringent

I don’t know what the hell you’re drinking, but "over-hopped, astringent, too dry"? That’s crazy talk right there.

Originally posted by Bilk
I’m doing my part to ensure plenty is available.

Haha +1!

Originally posted by ryan

Originally posted by 3fourths
maybe it was over-hopped and astringent

I don’t know what the hell you’re drinking, but "over-hopped, astringent, too dry"? That’s crazy talk right there.

just my humble little opinion which means squat in the grand world of beer. I thought the same a month ago when I had it on tap.

Originally posted by 3fourths

Originally posted by ryan

Originally posted by 3fourths
maybe it was over-hopped and astringent

I don’t know what the hell you’re drinking, but "over-hopped, astringent, too dry"? That’s crazy talk right there.

just my humble little opinion which means squat in the grand world of beer. I thought the same a month ago when I had it on tap.

I thought the bitterness was sharp and pithy - which to me seemed like it was bittered with american hops (I originally thought amarillo, but maybe citra?) I thought it was out of place for a summer beer as it detracted from drinkability.

I can go to 4 stores in Orlando right now to pick up a 12er. In walking distance too

Originally posted by ryan
Dear Victory,

Brew more Summer Love. The entire MD/VA/DC area is completely sold out. Totally ruining my summer.

your friend,
Ryan

We have tons in New Jersey