... what I do get is a bunch of sweetness from the alcohol. That's not Victory's fault - this beer is impeccable. I've just come to the conclusion that I pick up alcohol above 7% or so as sweet.
Yeah, that's my feeling too. Aside from the alcohol sweetness, it's a dry IIPA with limited crystal. But I find I'm making less and less IIPAs because of the alcohol sweetness (and strength). If I don't have a bunch of friends over, the hop character (in my mind) is past its prime before it's gone. A keg of Quad or Wee Heavy gets better with time, not a keg of IIPA. I'm liking 1.065 kegs of AIPA with great hop character a lot more nowadays. They don't last long.
EDIT - Instead of trying to duplicate a great IIPA like Dirt Wolf, I'll just pick up a fresh 4 pack now and then.
Topic: Victory Dirt Wolf IIPA (Read 3357 times)
