Barrel Aged Victory at Sea? It's coming...

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  1. robL

    robL Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 California

    #1 robL, Jun 28, 2012
  2. ChanChan

    ChanChan Maven (1,341) Dec 12, 2009 California

    This beer is good enough already!!!
     
    #2 ChanChan, Jun 28, 2012
  3. robL

    robL Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 California

    Good enough just doesn't cut it anymore in this age of BA, corked, waxed, and dipped collectibles...err...drinks...
     
    #3 robL, Jun 29, 2012
  4. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
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    This won't be a white whale, sheesh.

    Also, I haven't really enjoyed Ballast Point's BA stuff. Granted, I've only had two, but I think their spirits have this harsh acetone flavor that I really dislike. BBA Sea Monster was ghastly, I couldn't finish it. I'd be significantly more excited about this if they used someone else's barrels (or cleaned them up). If one falls into my lap then I'll gladly drink it, but I won't be seeking this out.
     
    #4 stupac2, Jun 29, 2012
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  5. founder26

    founder26 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2009 Michigan

    doesn't say its gonna be bottled...
     
    #5 founder26, Jun 29, 2012
  6. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    i really liked the (i think it was rum) barrel aged barleywine i had one time (they told me it was bourbon barrel aged at the bar, but they also followed that up with "as are most barleywines," so...).

    not a huge victory at sea fan, but i bet rum barrel aging it could be a very good thing. i'd pick up a bottle if i came across it.
     
    #6 Pahn, Jun 29, 2012
  7. robL

    robL Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 California

    Good point. Failed to double check that important detail. Wouldn't be surprised if they do, but I don't think they've ever released any BA beers in bottles.
     
    #7 robL, Jun 29, 2012
  8. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Looks like I will get to try this one next Saturday. Looking forward to it. ​
     
    #8 UCLABrewN84, Jun 29, 2012
  9. Wowcoolman

    Wowcoolman Pooh-Bah (1,660) Sep 25, 2010 California
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    "A super-limited batch of barrel-aged Victory at Sea (we’ve tasted it and it’s killer), that we will release at select events throughout the fall and winter."
    Sounds like draft/cask only.
     
    #9 Wowcoolman, Jun 29, 2012
  10. MaBamba

    MaBamba Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2012 New York

    I got all excited when I saw this post .... Would've been nice to see it bottled...
     
    #10 MaBamba, Jun 29, 2012
  11. Rollzroyce21

    Rollzroyce21 Pooh-Bah (2,211) Oct 24, 2009 California
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    I had BBA Sea Monster that was aged for 3 years and it was pretty good. Much more balanced than what people were describing when fresh.
     
    #11 Rollzroyce21, Jun 29, 2012
  12. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
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    Could also have been a better batch. I wouldn't be shocked if there was massive batch variation on these.
     
    #12 stupac2, Jun 29, 2012
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  13. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Agreed

    OP - Victory at Sea is too sweet as is - overdone with Vanilla IMO

    To each their own though - go chase that whale! Good luck!

    Cheers
     
    #13 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Jun 29, 2012
  14. brstls4drmrs

    brstls4drmrs Maven (1,396) Jan 30, 2011 North Carolina

    Making a great beer better. Hope we see some of this out east.
     
    #14 brstls4drmrs, Jun 29, 2012
  15. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Would love to see bottles.
    I really do need to make it back down to Ballast Point.

    Cheers!
     
    #15 FosterJM, Jun 29, 2012
  16. GameFreac

    GameFreac Initiate (0) Apr 8, 2011 Georgia

    I loved Victory at Sea aside from the booziness
     
    #16 GameFreac, Jun 30, 2012
  17. robL

    robL Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 California

    Thanks for your opinion, bro! :wink:
     
    #17 robL, Jun 30, 2012
  18. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Ubetcha
     
    #18 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Jun 30, 2012
  19. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    reading this over, i see that i didn't make it clear that i was talking about a ballast point rum barrel aged barleywine. my point was that ballast point are pretty good with barrels, so i bet BA VaS is good. (plus the beer is too hot, so barrel aging in general is good)
     
    #19 Pahn, Jul 2, 2012
  20. DarthKostrizer

    DarthKostrizer Initiate (0) May 13, 2011 California

    The ba version is actual not as good as the base beer imo but still a good beer
     
    #20 DarthKostrizer, Jul 2, 2012
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