Headwaters Pale Ale
Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown

Headwaters Pale AleHeadwaters Pale Ale
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From:
Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.9 | pDev: 11.28%
Reviews:
625
Ratings:
2,636
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 19, 2022
Added:
Feb 14, 2011
Wants:
  91
Gots:
  517
Crisp and aromatic, this boldly-hopped American ale balances notes of citrus and tea-like earthiness from American hops with a subtle German malt base.
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Ratings by dogfishandi:
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Reviewed by dogfishandi from New York

4/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz bottle pulled from my fridge poured into my SA perfect pint glass. enjoy by: JUL 8 2011 stamped on the label.

pours out a crystal clear golden, slightly orange color with a one finger of frothy white head that slowly faded to a thin retentive layer. decent amount of sticky lace on the glass.

a nice, yet subdued hoppy aroma, mostly floral and pine. just slightly resinous. tropical fruits become evident as it warms up. behind the hops theres just a hint of a cracker like malt.

a hoppy taste, but nothing over the top. just the right amount of resin and bitterness for a pale ale. again, floral, pine, and citrus are the main players. a cracker like grainy malt tries to balance.

medium to light in body, more towards the light side. carbonation is up there. finishs clean. crisp on the palate.

drinks very easy with a very sessionable abv. i found myself easily able to play some beer pong with this brew.

overall: a nice offering from victory. overall an average pale ale with a slightly amped up hop level. i would drink this again if offered, but i prolly wouldnt buy this again. its definatly worth atleast a single.
Mar 07, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.93 by Wrigfen from South Carolina

Jan 19, 2022
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Rated by 2market from Pennsylvania

3.99/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very good easy drinking brew
Jan 13, 2022
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.38/5  rDev -13.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
355 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5.1%. Clear golden colour, moderate to low white head. Sweetish aroma with hints of orange marmalade, notes of earthy hops and wood, even a hint of smoke. Fairly hoppy and peppery flavour, with a distinct bitterness in the aftertaste.
May 10, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Apr 02, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by 322wingedfoot from Pennsylvania

Feb 17, 2020
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.56/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
November 1st, 2015 - After rounds of excellent beers it is always nice to get back to some basic brews, and the Headwater Pale Ale is a nice entry back to the more terrestrial world of reliable and stolid beers. The scent is as generic as can be, with a nice ping of bitterness advertising its style, and absent any off-aromas. And the flavor is much the same. A mild hops up front, a long sweet aftertaste, and the impression that this is a solid beer for a local brewery. After discovering it is from Victory I am a little surprised since I find their beers to be on the stronger and bolder side, but it does explain why this Pale Ale is clean and free from anything untoward.
Jan 06, 2020
 
Rated: 3.9 by NastyNorseman from New York

Nov 28, 2019
 
Rated: 4.1 by Jonnybgood from Massachusetts

Sep 29, 2019
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Reviewed by JA_26 from Pennsylvania

3.79/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Really good pale ale. Well-balanced, fruity and bready at the same time without being overwhelming. A nice Victory alternative to HopDevil and HopWallop, which are outstanding, but sometimes more than you want for an ale drinking session.
Jun 24, 2019
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Reviewed by good_to_sea from Pennsylvania

3.94/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: Clear, golden amber with a rapidly receding white head.
Smell: Sweet malt and piney, citrusy, earthy hop aroma.
Taste: Lemon citrus. Fruit and malt sweetness up front, blended with a great hop bitterness.
Feel: Medium-bodied and crisp, with effervescent carbonation.
Overall: Really nice, solid beer.
Jun 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.99 by JTuomi from Finland

Apr 30, 2019
 
Rated: 3.43 by lastmango from Pennsylvania

Apr 14, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Dec 21, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by Shenk87 from Pennsylvania

Dec 06, 2018
 
Rated: 4.5 by pvibeer from Colorado

Nov 25, 2018
 
Rated: 2.06 by Csjacko from Pennsylvania

Sep 16, 2018
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Reviewed by ordybill from Georgia

3.94/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12 OZ bottle into a pint glass. The appearance is a clear ruby color with a small white head. The aroma is mostly hops with a bit of lemon tossed in. Nice flavor.
Apr 20, 2018
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Reviewed by Spike from England

2.67/5  rDev -31.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
355ml can.
L: Amber, hazy, thin head, lots of lacing.
S: Earthy, old grass, compost.
T: Stewed tea, woody, earthy, dank, zero lemon notes, mouth-puckering bitterness.
F: Light body, hint of carbonation, very dry.
O: Lots of tea-like earthiness...but not my cup of tea.
Mar 17, 2018
 
Rated: 3.77 by DrewSnyc667 from Massachusetts

Mar 10, 2018
Headwaters Pale Ale from Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 2636 ratings