Victory Festbier

Brewed by Victory Brewing Company
Style: Oktoberfest/Märzen
Downingtown, Pennsylvania USA

Poured a very clear orangish-copper with a very small and short lived head. The nose was like most Octoberfests with heavy carmel and malt tones. Not overly hoppy. The palate was thinner than most of this style. Water and somewhat refreshing. I typically like the think malty blanket of an Octoberfest so this wasn’t a quality I enjoyed. The lively carbonation on the other hand was quite nice. The sweet carmel taste lasted through the whole sip and the finish was strong malt that faded quickly behind the carbonation. Solid implementation of the style, but not the best from this brewer.

Draft @ Capones: Poured a copper orange with a thin head. The aroma is malty and nutty. The flavor was smooth, malty and just the right amount of hops. Overall, a tasty fest beer.

Copper in color, with a nice head. Malty aroma that is tempting! Thought the mouthfeel was good, with a nice malty flavor that is tinged with hops. Nice bittering.

Orange, amber looking but thin drinkin’. It’s a nice full mouth feel even though it’s thin. Not quite as good as Blue Point’s Oktoberfest

Pours a solid orangy amber hue with a decent creamy white even head. The nose is grainier and slightly sweet with a good dose of spicy hops. A bit creamy, perhaps lacking some richness that is often characteristic of the style. Maybe a bit toasty. The mouthfeel is full and creamy without being too carbonated. The flavor is in line with the nose. Not too rich or creamy as the style can be, more drinkable. Spicy hops. A good dose of dark malt character that doesn’t just stop at toasty and caramel, it edges up to the brink of chocolate. Not a bad beer, even if it’s not to style, I don’t see why it’s rated so lowly!

On tap at Paradiso, Georgetown. Quite a nice looking beer, that glowing orange one expects from the style. Moderate head, little retention. The nose is crisp, hoppy, fruity, and very appealing. Slighty grainy flavor, though, and a mouthfeel that’s a bit on the thin side. Decent.

Pours deep amber into a shaker. Bright white micro head recedes at a medium pace to hug rim. Caramel and candy corn aromas. Soft with caramel from front to back. Lasting malt finish. A great Oktoberfest session beer. Next.

This would make a great session beer. Very smooth drinkability, enjoyable with an overall smooth mouthfeel. The use of true German hops makes this beer a nice choice for Octoberfest celebrations.