Storm King Stoutshake

I am writing this post as I sip on a Storm King Stoutshake. Ingredients: half a quart of vanilla ice cream, 6 oz Victory Storm King Stout. Thats it. I had to mess with the ratios to get the right consistency and flavor. You could definitely go a lighter or heavier on the stout depending on taste and desired thickness. Tastes like a malty coffee milkshake. The hops and alcohol are very present, but after a few sips become much more bearable. Definitely a drink that gets better and better as you progress. What shake should I try next?

Victory Uncle Teddys Bitter

My third and last beer from my second trip to the Victory Brewery. This one was very interesting. I had never had this type of beer before and I quite enjoyed this one. Poured an amber color with no effervescence. I was expecting something like the "bitter's" I had in Australia, but this was much better. I felt like I was drinking something from medieval times. I won't be getting this one again, but I enjoyed the experience.

$4.50 from Victory Brewery
3.9% ABV

Victory Kölsch

My first beer on my second trip to Victory Brewery. It seems we got a very good deal on the previous trip because they were limiting the $3 beers severely on this trip. I am kicking myself for not taking pictures again. This one was a disappointment. I am not a big fan of kolsch. It was still refreshing to drink it with the soft pretzel and spicy mustard that I ordered. I hurried through this one to get a Storm King.

$4.50 from Victory Brewery
5.1% ABV

Victory Braumeister Pils

This was my third and last beer at the Victory Brewery Restaurant. To be honest after the Storm King this one is a little bit hazy. One of my friends had ordered the Victory Prima Pils at the same time, and both were fairly good pilsners. While the Prima was a good traditional pils, the braumeister tasted a little smoother and less hoppy. Although this was good, it was my least favorite of the night and probably will not get a pils from victory again.

$3 from Victory Brewpub
5.5% ABV

Victory Storm King Imperial Stout

This was my second beer at the Victory Brewery Restaurant. The first sip was an experience. This beer tastes like very creamy heavy rich coffee. The alcohol content is hidden behind the bold tastes. I would have enjoyed this more if it was winter and I was not already full when I started drinking it. I enjoyed this one, but it was a struggle towards the end.

$3 from Victory Brewpub
9.1% ABV

Victory Mad King Weiss

This was my first beer at the Victory Brewery Restaurant. The first thing I noticed about this beer was that the head actually poured like an authentic German weiss. I apologize for the lack of picture on this and the next two Victory brews. The taste of this one was good, but different from a traditional weiss. It was full of cloves and oranges with only subtle hints of banana. I definitely will be having this one again. Of the American wheats that I have tried this one is one of the best. Penn Weizen is more true to the original taste, but lacks something that this beer has.

$3 from Victory Brewpub
6.2% ABV

Brewpub: Victory Brewery

This place is fantastic. I took my first trip there on Monday. They have a deal on Monday's where you get your first beer with a glass you get to keep for $5. Every beer after that is $3. The glass is nothing special, but for $2 I am happy. They also claim to have a deal where if you sing to songs you get a free beer, but I didn't hear anything that sounded like karaoke while I was there.

The brewpub has a long bar which was nearly full by 8pm on a Monday. They also have around 25 tables. Their food is also very reasonably priced. They had 16 beers on tap while I was there, and I tried 3 of them.

Check their website for a menu and a listing of what is on tap.

420 Acorn Lane
Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone: 610 873-0881
Fax: 610 873-0985

Victory Golden Monkey

Another selection from the foodery and from victory brewery. This Tripel Ale was very interesting.

It was poured far too cold, and the initial taste at the near freezing was not pleasant. After letting this one warm up a bit it was much better. The spices are overwhelming and mask the alcohol content fairly well. I definitely enjoyed this one, and probably will have this one again(in the winter).

Bottled on May 14, 20007
9.5% ABV

Victory Hop Devil Ale

I made my first trip to the foodery in Philadelphia today to pick up some singles. I am not sure how they get around Pennsylvania's laws but their selection was excellent.

The first beer out of the dozen that I bought was Victory. I tried this one first because I expected to like it the least as it was an India Pale Ale. While my expectations may be true, this was the best IPA that I have had to date. This is not saying too much because I tend to shy away from IPAs.

The taste was surprisingly smooth, but the sharp aftertaste caused complaints from both me and my friends. The alcohol was very well hidden. Even if you don't like Pale Ale, I would definitely give this one a try.

Drink by October 25, 2007
6.7% Alcohol
$2.50 from the foodery