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Valiant Brewing Co.

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From:
Valiant Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.59 | pDev: 9.75%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
27
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 24, 2016
Added:
Nov 10, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by Jackals:
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Rated by Jackals from California

4/5  rDev +11.4%

May 15, 2014
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Reviewed by Brolo75 from California

3.69/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
22 ounce bottle poured into a tulip

A: Pours a dark honey orange with a white head, not much head retention, no lacing, beer is clear, good amount of carbonation streaming from the middle.

A: Belgian yeast, some honey, some spice, hay/grassy aroma, no alcohol, pretty straightforward aromas.

T: Like the nose I'm getting Belgian yeast, touch of spice and honey, rye, dry finish, a moderate amount of bitterness comes through, pretty easy drinking beer.

M: Less than medium body, well carbonated, dry finish.

O: This is better than I thought it would be but it has more bitterness than I've tasted in other Belgian pale ales. It's balanced, easy drinking, good balance of honey, rye, and spice, but if the bitterness was toned back a bit, this would definitely improve in my humble opinion.
Jan 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by Sound_Explorer from Washington

Oct 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Gobzilla from California

May 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.48 by kmanjohnson from California

Jan 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by NotDarkEnough from California

Dec 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Beerbuddy21 from California

Oct 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.32 by OCSA_1978 from California

Oct 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by BubalooBrewMaster from Kentucky

Oct 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.04 by anthony-martinez from California

Sep 26, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by ShanePB from Pennsylvania

Sep 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.52 by TequilaVoodoo from California

Aug 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.56 by nwajlg from California

Aug 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Hohnbaum from Kansas

Jul 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Smrfnlo

Jul 09, 2014
 
Rated: 2.88 by Raziel313 from California

Apr 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by SocalKicks from California

Mar 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Scottie_A25 from Tennessee

Mar 19, 2014
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.24/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
They call this a "Belgian Amber." Dark amber with a modest foam that dissipates fairly rapidly. Minimal carbonation but there's a slight tingle in the mouth. Some malt in the nose. THe flavor seems to have some biscuity taste, but they've been burnt, not browned. Not really yeasty except for the drying tendency.

Winey, vegetable flavors. Hints of cherry and pear skins. A little malty sweetness with each new sip. Seriously dry at the finish. I just couldn't work up much enthusiasm for this. It seems too bitter for the limp flavors and it would have benefited from some sudsiness. On tap at Local Habit in San Diego.
Feb 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Smarty_Pints from California

Feb 16, 2014
Criterion from Valiant Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 27 ratings