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But that doesn't mean rocket scientists can't enjoy the hobby.

So that's how Victory Brewing got started.

Very interesting...thanks for posting.

That's how we should all do it. Just decide to and go for it.

On a related note, I've tried Victory Hop Devil and found it not to my liking. It's very rich and typical of what I think of when I think of East Coast IPAs like Dogfish Head, too.

Kealia wrote:That's how we should all do it. Just decide to and go for it.

On a related note, I've tried Victory Hop Devil and found it not to my liking. It's very rich and typical of what I think of when I think of East Coast IPAs like Dogfish Head, too.

Those are Mid Atlantic IPAs! There's actually quite a range in IPAs on the East Coast...Victory and DFH are both mid-atlantic breweries started in the mid-90s. Compare their IPAs to Heady Topper, or one from Cigar City!

Kealia wrote:That's how we should all do it. Just decide to and go for it.

On a related note, I've tried Victory Hop Devil and found it not to my liking. It's very rich and typical of what I think of when I think of East Coast IPAs like Dogfish Head, too.

I am not a big fan of their Hop Devil...

However... Try their Dirt Wolf... It's a whold 'nuther animal (pun intended LOL!)

Seriously though, I love love love the Dirt Wolf!

So I actually like hop devil. But I am not a west coast IPA is the only thing that is an IPA and/or malt should always stay out of the way type person. Hop Devil is what inspired me to brew what I called "Beer von Apollo" - IPA based on malty German grain bill (which is what Hop Devil is). And I really liked that beer I made too. That said, if I was in the mood for west coast IPA, or looking for a crisp beer to quaff in the summer, I would not buy hop devil. But if I'm in the mood for something to sip on in the winter after skiing, it hits the spot.

But I love dirt wolf too.

Cool story!

Jon wrote:

Kealia wrote:That's how we should all do it. Just decide to and go for it.

On a related note, I've tried Victory Hop Devil and found it not to my liking. It's very rich and typical of what I think of when I think of East Coast IPAs like Dogfish Head, too.

Those are Mid Atlantic IPAs! There's actually quite a range in IPAs on the East Coast...Victory and DFH are both mid-atlantic breweries started in the mid-90s. Compare their IPAs to Heady Topper, or one from Cigar City!

I've been trying find a Heady Topper out here to no avail! Help a brother out!!

Good to know the distinction, thanks. I'll also look into the Dirt Wolf to see what's happening there.