70K Evil vs Victory Storm King Imperial Stout: Which Should You Drink?

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70K Evil

Against the Grain Brewery

United States · Imperial Stout

hopIQ rank #2722

81%

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side by side, across 56 flavour tags

Victory Storm King Imperial Stout

Victory Brewing Company

United States · Imperial Stout

HOPIQ TAKE

70K Evil if you want aggressive roast and a higher alcohol punch, Victory Storm King if you want smoother drinkability with restraint. Both sit at 65 IBUs, so bitterness isn't the differentiator—it's that extra 0.9% ABV on the Evil that pushes it into wilder territory, plus Against the Grain's house character tends toward darker, more assertive roast profiles. Storm King trades some intensity for balance, which honestly makes it the more food-friendly option despite being nearly identical on paper.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick 70K Evil when…

→Late-night drinking when you want something that demands attention
→You're in the mood for bold, uncompromising flavors
→Shorter drinking sessions where intensity matters more than drinkability

Pick Victory Storm King Imperial Stout when…

→Extended tasting where you want to linger over the beer
→You prefer balance and complexity over sheer power
→Sharing with someone who's newer to imperial stouts

SIDE BY SIDE

	70K Evil	Victory Storm King Imperial Stout
ABV	10%	9.1%
Bitterness	Very bitter	Very bitter
Colour	Dark	Dark
Style	Imperial Stout	Imperial Stout
Origin	United States	United States

WHAT IT TASTES OF

9 shared · 4 distinct

Both beers

roastedcoffeerichchocolatefull-bodiedbitterdark fruitboozysmooth

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

70K EvilVictory Storm King Imperial Stout

Bitterness

Body

TASTING NOTES

70K Evil

RoastedCoffeeRich

70K Evil doesn't mess around. You get immediate black licorice and burnt chocolate hitting first, then this sharp, almost metallic bitterness that lingers longer than the IBU count suggests. The higher ABV shows up as warming alcohol in the finish—not hot, but definitely present. There's a dryness that catches in your mouth and won't let go, which I actually respect because it keeps the beer from becoming a dessert drink.

Victory Storm King Imperial Stout

RoastedCoffeeRich

Storm King is the more composed version of this style. You still get the dark chocolate and coffee notes, but they're rounded out with this almost creamy mouthfeel that the Evil doesn't have. The alcohol is there, but it integrates instead of announcing itself. It's the kind of imperial stout that makes you want another sip instead of needing a break—which can be dangerous in the best way.

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