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Victory Lager

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Subtle biscuit and honey notes from the malt shape this Helles-style lager, brewed with Pilsner malt and Hallertau hops at 4.8% ABV and 18 IBU. The brewery frames it as a nod to its roots that carries the same dedication to quality that has fueled Victory since 1996. It is available from January through March in cans and on draft.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoneybready
malty
honey
bready
clean
Aroma
Clean and inviting on the nose, with soft Pilsner malt producing gentle biscuit and honey aromatics.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Victory Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. A fine, white head forms readily and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Carbonation is crisp and animated, rising steadily in the body.

pale goldenclearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean and inviting on the nose, with soft Pilsner malt producing gentle biscuit and honey aromatics. Hallertau hops contribute a light herbal and floral character without dominance. No yeast esters or phenolics; the profile remains straightforward and balanced.

biscuit and honeysubtle herbalclean noble hopsmalt-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft malt sweetness and bready grain character that carries through mid-palate without becoming cloying. Mild bitterness from the 18 IBU provides measured balance rather than assertiveness. The finish is crisp and dry, with the malt structure gradually fading into clean, refreshing clarity.

smooth malt sweetnesslight bitternessdry finishrefreshing

◑ Finish

A short, clean fade with lingering dryness and subtle honey notes on the aftertaste. No harshness or astringency remains.

dryclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Helles Lager

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What is a Helles Lager?

Helles Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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