Ballast Point Victory at Sea

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by johnnybgood1999, Feb 21, 2015.

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What is your opinion of Victory at Sea

  1. Never had it

    41 vote(s)
    9.8%

  2. Not good

    6 vote(s)
    1.4%

  3. Average

    45 vote(s)
    10.8%

  4. Phenomenal, under the radar beer

    188 vote(s)
    45.1%

  5. Everybody knows about this beer and OP is an idiot

    137 vote(s)
    32.9%
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  1. johnnybgood1999

    johnnybgood1999 Savant (1,000) Oct 31, 2008 Virginia

    Was it a whale at some point?
     
    #21 johnnybgood1999, Feb 21, 2015
  2. Stezz420

    Stezz420 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2014 Illinois

    Who or what is OP? Maybe I've been up too long today and this blazing world I'm drinking is taking its toll, but I don't know what that means. This beer is amazing none the less though especially because its offered year round in a six pack at 10% abv and cost less than $20. Amazing vanilla coffee stout that stands up to most big hitters.
     
    #22 Stezz420, Feb 21, 2015
  3. diamondlie

    diamondlie Zealot (672) Aug 6, 2014 Connecticut
    Trader

    OP = Original Poster
     
    #23 diamondlie, Feb 21, 2015
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  4. Barnoloid

    Barnoloid Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2015 Illinois

    Being quite readily available in my local market I think this does go under the radar somewhat. My nearest beer store (as in 2 blocks away) has a decent all round selection, but always has the large format bottles of Victory at Sea. So more often than not i'm heading straight for it. The first time I tried this it definitely blew me away too, and it consistently holds up.
     
    #24 Barnoloid, Feb 21, 2015
  5. HopsnMalts_NJ

    HopsnMalts_NJ Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2015 New Jersey

    Delicious on draft, haven't had it bottled yet. It was a nice surprise, really enjoyed it.
     
    #25 HopsnMalts_NJ, Feb 21, 2015
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  6. SFNC

    SFNC Savant (1,211) Apr 7, 2013 North Carolina

    So this became less tasty when others could get it?
     
    #26 SFNC, Feb 21, 2015
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  7. paulys55

    paulys55 Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I didn't vote because there wasn't really an option for "It's a really nice beer that has become easier to obtain". It does however surprise me that you have been here since 2008 and haven't heard about or had this beer. And don't take that the wrong way...that's why i didn't vote for the last option:wink:
     
    #27 paulys55, Feb 21, 2015
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  8. LordofWord

    LordofWord Crusader (455) Dec 15, 2014 Oregon

    Ugh. Me too. But I actually crave more vanilla. I got so excited after my first bottle that I bought a ton, and now I am aging it to try to recapture some of the original thrill. It did not seem so coffee forward the first time.
     
    #28 LordofWord, Feb 21, 2015
  9. Hophead21

    Hophead21 Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Have wanted to try this beer for quite a while, never gets shipped to PA though.
     
    #29 Hophead21, Feb 21, 2015
  10. FatBoyGotSwagger

    FatBoyGotSwagger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,999) Apr 4, 2009 Pennsylvania
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    what are you in we western part of the state?

    We have lots of VaS available in SEPA in 12 oz bottles.
     
    #30 FatBoyGotSwagger, Feb 21, 2015
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  11. GlenMillsBeer

    GlenMillsBeer Devotee (349) Jan 19, 2014 Pennsylvania

    It's sitting at my store in delaware county. So it atleast hits the Philly markets.
     
    #31 GlenMillsBeer, Feb 21, 2015
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  12. paulys55

    paulys55 Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2010 Pennsylvania

    All over the Lehigh Valley area
     
    #32 paulys55, Feb 21, 2015
  13. Siggy125

    Siggy125 Maven (1,318) Nov 10, 2006 California
    Trader

    So that's what you got from my statement? C'mon..
     
    #33 Siggy125, Feb 21, 2015
  14. Hophead21

    Hophead21 Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2013 Pennsylvania

    I live in Pittsburgh
     
    #34 Hophead21, Feb 21, 2015
  15. Hophead21

    Hophead21 Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Should have been more specific, yes i live in pittsburgh
     
    #35 Hophead21, Feb 21, 2015
  16. paulys55

    paulys55 Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2010 Pennsylvania

    It is distributed through Bella Vista out of Philly around here. Guess it doesn't make it out your way. Sorry.
     
    #36 paulys55, Feb 21, 2015
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  17. gibgink

    gibgink Pooh-Bah (1,581) Oct 27, 2014 Missouri
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I would vote for above average, but I wouldn't term it as phenomenal.
     
    #37 gibgink, Feb 21, 2015
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  18. Hophead21

    Hophead21 Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Its ok, at least i can wipe away my tears sipping on my hopslam ha
     
    #38 Hophead21, Feb 21, 2015
  19. Jeffreysan

    Jeffreysan Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2013 Virginia

    Well, maybe Whale is the wrong word, but before it was so easy to find as it is now, it used to really rare here on the east coast, and so when you could get it, a rare find it was.
     
    #39 Jeffreysan, Feb 21, 2015
  20. mikepcarney

    mikepcarney Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2009 Ohio

    I've had it several times now. Was never blown away but it is a great beer.
     
    #40 mikepcarney, Feb 21, 2015
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