March 15, 2008

Victory Baltic Thunder

Big nose of fruit, but slightly sour. There's an odd grain note I can't quite place - that note stays in the back of the taste, with a little fruit and cocoa. Finishes a little metallic, sort of sour.

Kind of weird; not quite what I'd expected. Good? Not sure I'd go out of my way to get it again, but if it were on tap...

As it warms, a sweeter malt shines through. Still some odd flavors, but better at cellar temperature.

And on later reflection, my bad impressions have something to do with my expectations: I'd forgotten I was drinking a lager. That explains the finish, and the "odd flavors". Not wholeheartedly recommended, but pretty decent for what it is.

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