V-Saison
Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown

V-SaisonV-Saison
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From:
Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 8.14%
Reviews:
162
Ratings:
182
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 20, 2018
Added:
Jul 14, 2005
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  1
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Reviewed by jopezu from Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
pours an opaque, cloudy marmalade with a medium head. nose; honey, biscuit, sweet roll, light hay/yeast, & grassy hops. taste; easy biscuit malt, orange zest, slight green apple, light hay, coriander & lemongrassy hops. almost a nutmeg/mineral nib on the end. medium carbonation & mouthfeel. a lightly tart saison with a sweet & spicy finish, yummy.
Nov 20, 2018
 
Rated: 4.08 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Apr 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by afsdan from Colorado

Apr 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by jkane101 from New Jersey

May 24, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Slatetank from Pennsylvania

May 21, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by t0rin0 from California

Mar 06, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by DmanGTR from New York

Jan 31, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by stereosforgeeks from Virginia

Dec 17, 2012
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Reviewed by Flounder57 from Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottled on 5/30/08. 750ml bottle was poured into a large Duvel tulip glass.

Appearance: A hazy orange yellow with some signs of carbonation. Amazing to see carbonation in the bottle that has been sitting for almost 4 years. Slight head, but it has remained for several minutes now. Nice lacing on the glass too.

Smell: vanilla, spices, bready notes, yeasty esters, citrus aromas, and apple sweetness.

Taste: All the above blended together with some tartness and bitterness towards the end.

Mouthfeel: smooth, medium carbonation, medium bodied, easy to drink, and wish I held on to it for one more year.

Overall: Solid beer. wish it would be made again and very happy I got this bottle last August. Will be looking for more of these in the near future before they are all gone.
Apr 04, 2012
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.42/5  rDev -13%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Hazy amber in the Ommegang chalice. Decent head that subsides before long. Amazingly, label says it was bottled July 3, 2007, so we are drinking it just before the suggested five-year aging limit. Not that the age has done this much good, but it's a testament to Victory's clean brewing technology.

Fairly rich and winey body. Nose of roasted malt and caramel. Some tangy taste, but less acidic than many Saisons. Interesting flavors of golden raisins, dried pineapple, and mango. Fair amount of hops enliven the aftertaste. Rather nice blend of malt and fruit as it warms a little. A little butter and mustiness keeps it from winning the prize.

Purchased the 750 ml corked bottle at Mega Liquors in Hemet, Calif., so beware the "bottled on" date. Another point in Victory's favor. But I might not have bought the stuff had I noticed it's advanced age.
Feb 28, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by jfcaa193 from Canada (QC)

Jan 30, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by Beertracker from Oklahoma

Jan 27, 2012
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Reviewed by EgadBananas from Louisiana

3.94/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
HUGE thanks to hannydawg for this 2007 bottle! I was not aware that there was still a listing for V-Saison...I just presumed reviews were combined with the newly named Helios. Onward! Poured into a S'Feuillien Saison glass.

Right off the bat, the appearance is a bit of a letdown. Slight hazy medium orange color with a fizzy finger of nearly white head. Dissipated really fast to only a finite froth. There's definitely some earthy funky aroma notes on the nose. Plenty of fruity esters in this one as well. Musky, slight granny smith apple. Getting a slight hop note on the taste, earthy and lightly floral. Slight tart fruit notes and other assorted fruitiness. Some barnyard funk in there as well. The feel is slightly rich for a Saison, but possibly to be expected with the age. Finishes clean, light to medium bodied.

Definitely a different kind of monster than the helios. Me like. I think I like it as much as fresh Helios, but in a completely different way.
Jan 27, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by jophish17 from Georgia

Dec 24, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by freduardo from Alabama

Dec 15, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by rab53 from Washington

Dec 10, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by tubbnik from Pennsylvania

Dec 08, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by JohneHoodlum from Pennsylvania

Dec 05, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by twelveinches from Washington

Dec 03, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Nov 26, 2011
V-Saison from Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 182 ratings