Gouden Vallei
Alpine Beer Company

Gouden ValleiGouden Vallei
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From:
Alpine Beer Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
ABV:
7.29%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 7.2%
Reviews:
21
Ratings:
57
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 30, 2014
Added:
Apr 08, 2012
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  6
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Rated: 4 by wethorseblanket from California

Dec 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by imyourhero21 from California

Feb 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by BUNZILLA from Indiana

Sep 20, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by N17shelfside from California

Sep 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Altenor from California

Jun 28, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by moonknight31 from California

May 21, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by largadeer from California

May 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Zbeetleman from California

May 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by pperez38 from California

May 02, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Cazlo from Pennsylvania

Mar 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by IrishColonial from Texas

Mar 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Twal from Colorado

Jan 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Tom-Peters from California

Nov 12, 2012
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Reviewed by DeanMoriarty from California

3.76/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Picked up a 16oz bottle from Alpine Brewery during SDBW as part of their limited bottle re-release of rarities from the brewery each day. Poured into a Brouwerij 't Ij branded tulip glass.

A: Pours a hazed straw-like hue with a thick fluffy white head that lingers, giving way to massive amounts of thick lacing in my glass from start to finish.

S: Sweet malt, slightly grassy, noticeable traditional Belgian pale yeast. Classic smelling Belgian pale....but on the lighter side of things...and not much more going on to be honest - where's those peppercorns ???

T: Sweet (possibly candy sugar) up front, big time pepper corns that balance nicely with the sweetness of the malt and possible candy sugar. Hop presence is noticeable and very grassy, slightly herbal. Peppercorns are present throughout which is nice, finishes with a hint of alcohol at the very end. Really well balanced flavors!

M: On the lighter side of medium bodied - not what you would expect from the style. Light carbonation, creamy and smooth finish.

Overall decent for the style - nothing mind blowing (although the peppercorns were a fun little twist on a classic) - pretty average paired up against what most monasteries have to offer in the same style. Flavor is bomb but not sure about the other aspects of this one...& what gives with the small bottle (???) - a 22oz for the same price seems more fair to be honest. New Belgium did their same collab (Super IPA) in a 22oz for the same price - just sayin.
Nov 12, 2012
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Reviewed by Florida9 from Illinois

3.95/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A: Cloudy golden-amber in color. Forms a hug, big bubbled, but very stable white head. Excellent retention and some chunky lacing.

S: Nose is very Bretty. Floral, hay, mild barnyard, and a bit spicy.

T: Mildly sweet, but yet not sweet at all. Notes of green apple, patchouli, mild black pepper, straw, lemon, and spice.

M: Lighter side of medium in body. Heavy carbonation. Dry.

O: Can say I didn't care for this one much on the first few sips. Seemed out of balance and out of place. But it grew on me as I drank it, opening up nicely, and resulting in a rather enjoyable beer.
Oct 20, 2012
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Reviewed by cpetrone84 from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
pour is a hazy light amber with a fairly dense off white head and thick lace. Nose is hop forward, fleshy orange, with a pale malt underneath and a sticky caramel up front. Taste is even more orange forward, so citrusy and hoppy with a faint pale malt and biscuity bite balancing. Body is light and crisp, highly carbonated with a subtle bitterness lingering.
Oct 15, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by HopsintheSack from California

Aug 25, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by DSlim71 from New Jersey

Aug 09, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by PhineasMcClintock from Massachusetts

Aug 07, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by birchstick from Colorado

Jul 18, 2012
Gouden Vallei from Alpine Beer Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 57 ratings