Victory Yakima Glory Ale

This is a seasonal from Victory that I didn't want miss.  The bottle has a pretty orange hop surrounded by a butterfly-like psychedelic ripple of greens and blues.

Look/Smell - Nut brown, slight red.  Looks to be a little more carbonated than normal.  Brown ale warm caramel hops, very full and adult smell.

Taste - The hops were the main point of the aside on the bottle, and it's very apparent in the flavor.  The malt is a dark caramel, which is a warm molasses background behind the blaring horns of hops that pierce through and fill the the room with their full glory.

Rating - 8
I think Brown Ales are under-represented in beerdom, with Newcastle leading the way and most falling behind, but this one is delicious.  Get it while it's at the store.

Victory Whirlwind Witbier

I was introduced to Victory about 2 months ago.  I tried their V-12 which is their high alcohol, high flavor, quadruppel.  Now I'm hooked to their beers.  Wanted something light and this was it.

Look/Pour/Smell - Yellow lemon look, carbonation is their but it's an easy pour.  Malt and lemon dominate.  Unfiltered so there's sediment.

Taste - Lemon and spice, light flavor, lemon after taste.  Malt is subdued.  Refreshing.

Rating - 7
This one gets a 7 because of the price range it's in.  It dominates the other beers in this range and category.  It's not the best wheat I've had overall, but it's great for a starter.  Let your friends try it.