Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Victory Yakima Twilight

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: American Strong Ale
State/Country: Pennsylvania
ABV: 8.7%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look:
8.5
Dark copper/mahogany color, clear, fluffy head with good retention and decent lacing

Smell: 9
Caramel, toffee, sweet malt, citrus

Taste: 9
Up Front: Caramel, toffee. Finish: Pine, citrus, slight metallic taste - pretty complex

Mouthfeel: 8.5
Medium body with medium carbonation, and a bit sticky

Drinkability: 8.5
Warming and quaffable

Overall Score: 8.7

Value: 9
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.78

Overall Impression:
This is Victory's answer to Stone's Arrogant Bastard. It's a flavorful and complex brew. A great beer for the colder months.

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