Victory Harvest Ale (Bottled) - Any Info?

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  1. Harnkus

    Harnkus Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 New York

    Hello. I've seen a new label for Victory Harvest Ale in 12 oz bottles. The brewery does not list it in their roster as a bottled release. Further, I saw a week or so ago Victory announcing their arrival of the harvest hops and mentioning harvest ale. Still, there is nothing specific to the release.

    Can anyone shed any light on this wet hop pale ale?

    Thanks
     
    #1 Harnkus, Oct 8, 2014
  2. PSU_Mike

    PSU_Mike Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Well if the hops just arrived last week, I think it's safe to assume that you are looking at at least another month before any of it hits the shelf.
     
    #2 PSU_Mike, Oct 8, 2014
  3. markdrinksbeer

    markdrinksbeer Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2013 Massachusetts

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    I believe it will be released october-november
     
    #3 markdrinksbeer, Oct 8, 2014
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  4. Harnkus

    Harnkus Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 New York

    Yes, I agree, but they show the label on the sliding banner of the website...with no information whatsoever, so I'm not sure if it is a wide release. I want some.
     
    #4 Harnkus, Oct 8, 2014
  5. Harnkus

    Harnkus Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 New York

    Thanks man. That recipe differs from the centennial and cascade one expressed in older information. Can't wait
     
    #5 Harnkus, Oct 8, 2014
  6. nicholasofcusa

    nicholasofcusa Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2006 Florida

    Awesome news. Looking forward to it.
     
    #6 nicholasofcusa, Oct 8, 2014
  7. barflybastard

    barflybastard Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Think this hit the Pittsburgh market this week.
     
    #7 barflybastard, Oct 20, 2014
  8. PSU_Mike

    PSU_Mike Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Got some on Friday. Bought a 4pk at GE Shadyside. Drank 2 Saturday. Bought 2 more 4pks on Sunday. It's exceptional. It reminds me of Head Hunter. Very simcoe forward with that pungent juicy/piney combo. I haven't reviewed it yet but I'd say this will be in the 4.4 to 4.6 range for me. 8.99 for the 4pk though which is a little steep but it's well worth it.
     
    #8 PSU_Mike, Oct 20, 2014
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  9. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado


    Yes, it might be a little steep if you're used to paying less for quality beer but by buying 2 more 4 pks after the first one, you have proven that you get what you pay for and that quality doesn't often come cheap.
     
    #9 otispdriftwood, Oct 20, 2014
  10. PSU_Mike

    PSU_Mike Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Ya, $13.50 a 6pk is a little more than I'd like to pay but it's well worth it imo.
     
    #10 PSU_Mike, Oct 20, 2014
  11. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado


    My point exactly. But I draw a soft line above a $14.99 sixer [it really has to be exceptional] and a hard line at the $19.99 six packs [I'll only buy it if I'm sure I'll never see it again at any price].
     
    #11 otispdriftwood, Oct 20, 2014
  12. texaswhiplash

    texaswhiplash Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I don't have any news about bottles, but I had it on draft Saturday nigh and it was fantastic. Way better that I thought it would be. Don't complain about pricing until you've tried it because I was happy to pay $6 per pint.
     
    #12 texaswhiplash, Oct 20, 2014
  13. FatBoyGotSwagger

    FatBoyGotSwagger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,999) Apr 4, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Don't complain about pricing until you pay double for a founders.
     
    #13 FatBoyGotSwagger, Oct 21, 2014
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  14. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,800) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
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    Those that have had it, where does it rank compared to Hop Ranch or Dirt Wolf?
     
    #14 bubseymour, Oct 21, 2014
  15. DWheeler379

    DWheeler379 Zealot (747) Jun 15, 2012 Colorado

    Will this hit their full distribution?? Sounds delicious. Drinking a Dirtwolf right now and loving it
     
    #15 DWheeler379, Oct 21, 2014
  16. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I will not provide a ranking but the hop quality is very different. If I had to use two words to describe Victory Harvest Ale it would be "pleasantly pungent". I would use totally different words to describe Hop Ranch and DirtWolf.

    Cheers!
     
    #16 JackHorzempa, Oct 21, 2014
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  17. upsbeernut

    upsbeernut Savant (1,111) Sep 22, 2011 Georgia

    Dirt wolf blows hop ranch away in my opinion , can't wait for the wet hop victory harvest ale. Thank you for the reminder.
     
    #17 upsbeernut, Oct 21, 2014
  18. y2jrock60

    y2jrock60 Pundit (841) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    They had it on tap at Victory last week, it was delicious, a cleaner and more refreshing version of Dirtwolf. This year's release was made using Mosaic and Citra hops. I picked up a case in their retail shop for $40. I haven't seen it anywhere else.
     
    #18 y2jrock60, Oct 21, 2014
  19. Northlax3

    Northlax3 Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2012 New Jersey

    Its awesome! Had it right off the line at the brewery. Ok ill stop bragging :stuck_out_tongue:

    But really, if this is a bit cheaper than dirtwolf, i will buy a case. If its the same price, ill buy a case.... Very good.

    Not out yet, im thinking next month in NJ
     
    #19 Northlax3, Oct 21, 2014
  20. mikeburd1128

    mikeburd1128 Maven (1,409) Oct 28, 2011 New Jersey

    So it'll be a month old by the time it gets to Jersey. Typical.

    Actually, on second thought, that's insanely fresh by High Grade standards. Nothing but 6 month old Dirtwolf and Firestone products on the shelves here.
     
    #20 mikeburd1128, Oct 21, 2014
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