Victory Storm King Stout

20140410:
I wrote: "Victory Storm King. This beer has a chocolate taste, though the standard stout-like chocolate taste and not the malty chocolate taste I encountered early with the Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout. Three beers is getting close to a bit much, but free beer is good beer! In any case, I feel like I've either had Victory Storm King before, but long ago, or not ever before." 7:16PM ET
I also wrote: "Oh wait, the beer was recently recommended to me. Yes, it is indeed a beer worthy of recommending. Oh right, all these beers were just a bit warm. That probably had a way of really opening up the flavor. Maybe that Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout wouldn't have been so bad if it were colder." 7:27PM ET

[20140423]

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Victory Storm King Stout

Relevant Links:
Storm King Stout (Victory Brewing Website)
Storm King Stout (BeerAdvocate.com)
Victory Storm King Imperial Stout (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Storm King Stout
American Imperial Stout

Emerging from the deepest shades of darkness, a rolling crescendo of flavors burst forth from this robust stout. The thundering, hoppy appeal of Storm King subsides into the mellow subtleties of roasted malt, exhibiting an espresso-like depth of character in its finish. An exquisite blend of imported malts and whole flower American hops merge harmoniously in this complex ale. Discover the dark intrigue of Storm King, as it reveals the rich, substantial flavors that it holds within.

Composition
Malt: three imported, 2 row malts
Hops: whole flower American hops
ABV: 9.1%

Flavor
Rolling in like a tempest in a tankard, Storm King is dense and full-bodied, with deep, dark chocolate flavors of roasted malts under a massive hop aroma, Storm King will assault your senses and then soothe your soul.

Food Pairings
smoked ribs, brisket and chocolate.

Availability
Year-round in 12 oz. bottles and on draft. Occasionally available cask-conditioned.