8.5% abv
A brewery I hadn't heard of before, Victory Brewing, with a nice hoppy ale. I really enjoyed this. Great balance of upfront hop aroma, malt flavor, bitterness, and alcohol warmth. When cold, hop aroma and flavor were a bit more noticeable. As it warmed, the body got very smooth, with an almost honey feel to it. As it warmed further, bitterness got stronger, but not overwhelming.
A nice surprise!
