Victory at Sea

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by darkandhoppy, Dec 30, 2012.

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  1. darkandhoppy

    darkandhoppy Pundit (955) Dec 26, 2008 Connecticut

    I had a couple of pours of this last night at the Abbey in Worcester. Absolutely blew me away. My most recent O Face beer. My favorite coffee laced beer to date.....by far....though that might only be due to Hill Farmstead's Twilight of the Idols getting kicked 5 min before I got there. Either way, V@S is simply delicious, sublime, I loved it
     
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  2. ripps1

    ripps1 Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2012 New Jersey

    I had Victory at Sea for the first time a few weeks ago. It was one of the best beers I had all year. I'm putting another one in my cellar to see what a year does to it.
     
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  3. beerFool28607

    beerFool28607 Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2012 North Carolina

    Not a fan..it's just a bit too much. I like a lot of Ballast Point stuff but this one doesn't do it for me. Maybe one to split of a bomber of with a friend to re-visit..it has been a couple years..
     
  4. onefalsemove711

    onefalsemove711 Crusader (469) Jul 20, 2011 California

    An amazing beer indeed. Better fresh IMHO. The coffee, vanilla and dark chocolate flavors seem much more vibrant.
     
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  5. huysmans

    huysmans Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 New Jersey

    Just had my first a week or so ago. A lot of beers claim to have certain flavors, Victory at Sea delivers those flavors and then some, with a perfect mouthfeel to boot. Nice to see a great beer than I do not have to camp out for.
     
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  6. dtx00

    dtx00 Savant (1,054) Oct 21, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Big fan of this beer. Have been for a long time. I like it both fresh and with some age. Actually drank a two year old one a while back. Held up fairly well. Always grab some when I see it. Try to keep a bottle at all times in the cellar, but unfortunatly none in there now.
     
  7. kell50

    kell50 Pooh-Bah (2,272) Jul 25, 2007 North Carolina
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    Had it on draft several times and absolutely loved it. Just recently bought a few bombers and I actually think its better from the bottle. Amazing vanilla and roasted coffee notes. Truly one of my favorite beers of 2012. I definitely plan on sitting on a bottle to see what a year will do. Can't imagine too much because it's already close to perfect!

    Well done Ballast Point.
     
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  8. Siggy125

    Siggy125 Maven (1,294) Nov 10, 2006 California
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    I did a side by side recently with '12 & '10. Aging softened the coffee bitterness which allowed the vanilla to shine thru a little more. Aging was favorable IMO. I have one more '10 that I will let go another year or two. And a bunch of 12 to drink now and cellar. Cheers
     
  9. skinsfan

    skinsfan Initiate (0) May 24, 2005 Maryland

    Had my first bottle last night and I agree 100%. It was fantastic and if I see anymore this year I will definitely pick some more up.
     
  10. JoeyBeerBelly

    JoeyBeerBelly Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2006 New York

    I have a bottle of this beer in the fridge and the Whole Foods near me has a bunch more...

    I guess I should try it soon and buy some more (if I like it) now that the hype train has been started!
     
  11. Lerxst

    Lerxst Initiate (0) Jun 17, 2005 Florida

    I've had the fortune to have this many times and after having had a few dozen of these I still love it and seek it out. A fantastic beer.
     
  12. Momar42

    Momar42 Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2010 Maryland

    Couldnt agree more. Ballast Point just made it to Maryland and this is one I've been waiting for for sometime. Boy did it not disappoint. Drank the first one by myself and have since shared 4 more with friends who were all in agreement to its quality. Time to head back to the store and grab a few more.
     
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  13. litheum94

    litheum94 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2008 California

    It is indeed a great beer. I end up picking up at least two bottles when it comes out.
     
  14. Tballz420

    Tballz420 Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2003 Minnesota

    Definitely a great beer. Had to brush my teeth after I drank it
     
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  15. darkandhoppy

    darkandhoppy Pundit (955) Dec 26, 2008 Connecticut

    wasnt trying to start a fanboy hype train.....just advocating, heartily. It's a really fine beer. I enjoyed it a lot. You don't have to like it if you dont want to :slight_smile:
     
  16. ripps1

    ripps1 Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2012 New Jersey

    Drink it and see. I thought the beer was fantastic. I may grab another bottle tomorrow.
     
  17. DrDemento456

    DrDemento456 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,173) May 15, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Just picked up and drank a 2011 vintage of the stuff. It was their last one so they sold it to me for 6 bucks. Major score and drank amazing. Love the coffee aspect of it.
     
  18. danieelol

    danieelol Initiate (0) Jun 15, 2010 Australia

    Had this beer this year and it was one of my beers of the year
     
  19. Retail1LO

    Retail1LO Initiate (0) May 4, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Great thread. Drinking one now as I type. One of the best mouthfeels in any beer. Drinks more like a stout than a porter. The vanilla in this year's version is a bit stronger than I ever recall having experienced in prior vintages, but it's not offputting at all. Damn fine brew.
     
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  20. flayedandskinned

    flayedandskinned Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2011 California

    Just got some in at my store. I'm gonna buy some for me and my lady this week.
     
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