Phoenix
Coachella Valley Brewing Co
- From:
- Coachella Valley Brewing Co
- California, United States
- Style:
- Vienna Lager
- ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.58 | pDev: 6.15%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Oct 22, 2017
- Added:
- Mar 03, 2014
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 3
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
Phoenix dactylifera is a the genus name for the date palm tree which has long been cultivated for its edible sweet fruit. Phoenix Vienna lager is brewed with German Pilsner, Vienna, Carapils malts, and locally grown Medjoul Dates which are added to the boil. Subtle German Noble hop bitterness provides balance and crisp flavor, with notes of toffee, dates and figs shining through into the finish. Phoenix is fermented with a Mexican Lager yeast and then lagered for an additional 60 days the result is a quaffable malt forward lager with an influence of Medjool Dates for a uniquely local Coachella Valley flavor. Pairs extremely well with spicy foods including bbq, and of course all Mexican food.
Phoenix is a mythical bird cyclically regenerated and reborn symbolizing renewal, and exemplifying the intense Coachella Valley sun, as well as life in a heavenly Paradise. With that we thought of no better offering that would embody one of the most prized offerings of the Coachella Valley date growers, so enjoy Phoenix again and again and again…..
Phoenix is a mythical bird cyclically regenerated and reborn symbolizing renewal, and exemplifying the intense Coachella Valley sun, as well as life in a heavenly Paradise. With that we thought of no better offering that would embody one of the most prized offerings of the Coachella Valley date growers, so enjoy Phoenix again and again and again…..
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Reviewed by Phil-Fresh from California
3.46/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.46/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A: Moderate malt aroma with a light toast and some sweetness.
A: Copper color, slightly hazy, with a moderate dense white head. There is some lacing evident in the glass.
T: Moderate malt flavor with some toast qualities, but also a light caramel character, moderately sweet there’s a light estery dried fruit note, as well as a light hop bitterness.
M: Medium-light bodied with moderately high carbonation.
O: Alright; the beer is a crisp and clean. However, the beer is a little on the sweet side and could be even better with a more prominent toast aroma and flavor.
May 01, 2016A: Copper color, slightly hazy, with a moderate dense white head. There is some lacing evident in the glass.
T: Moderate malt flavor with some toast qualities, but also a light caramel character, moderately sweet there’s a light estery dried fruit note, as well as a light hop bitterness.
M: Medium-light bodied with moderately high carbonation.
O: Alright; the beer is a crisp and clean. However, the beer is a little on the sweet side and could be even better with a more prominent toast aroma and flavor.
Reviewed by lordofthewiens from New Mexico
3.16/5 rDev -11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.16/5 rDev -11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
A pretty dark red/brown color with a small tan head. There was a bit of lace.
Faint fruit aroma, not much else.
Sweet dark fruit taste.
Light mouthfeel.
Not particularly satisfying.
Apr 06, 2016Faint fruit aroma, not much else.
Sweet dark fruit taste.
Light mouthfeel.
Not particularly satisfying.
Reviewed by mactrail from Washington
3.62/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.62/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
This pours a surprisingly dark amber with an attractive pile of foam. The first taste is also a surprise, and "what's that flavor" is the first question. According to the brewer, Medjoul dates are added to the boil and it's fermented with a Mexican Lager yeast.
Pleasant malty brew with that touch of fruity flavor and oddly unidentifiable aromatics. Something like raisins. Interestingly drinkable. Even though the sweet sticky edge gets a little weird, it still goes down easily and there is plenty of carbonation. Not too strong. From the 22 oz bottle purchased at Go Deli Market in Palm Springs.
Feb 18, 2016Pleasant malty brew with that touch of fruity flavor and oddly unidentifiable aromatics. Something like raisins. Interestingly drinkable. Even though the sweet sticky edge gets a little weird, it still goes down easily and there is plenty of carbonation. Not too strong. From the 22 oz bottle purchased at Go Deli Market in Palm Springs.
Reviewed by UCLABrewN84 from California
3.51/5 rDev -2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.51/5 rDev -2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
5.5% ABV per the label.
Pours a murky dark orange-brown with a foamy khaki head that settles to wisps of film on top of the beer. Small dots of lace drip into the remaining beer on the drink down. Tiny particles of sediment sink to the bottom of the glass after the pour. Smell is of toasted malt, earth, caramel, and raisin aromas. Taste is much the same with toast, caramel, earth, dried dark fruit, and slight nut flavors on the finish. There is a mild amount of toast bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a high level of carbonation with a crisp and prickly mouthfeel. Overall, this is pretty good beer with an interesting raisin and dried fruit presence in both the smell and taste.
Serving type: bottle.
Jun 27, 2015Pours a murky dark orange-brown with a foamy khaki head that settles to wisps of film on top of the beer. Small dots of lace drip into the remaining beer on the drink down. Tiny particles of sediment sink to the bottom of the glass after the pour. Smell is of toasted malt, earth, caramel, and raisin aromas. Taste is much the same with toast, caramel, earth, dried dark fruit, and slight nut flavors on the finish. There is a mild amount of toast bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a high level of carbonation with a crisp and prickly mouthfeel. Overall, this is pretty good beer with an interesting raisin and dried fruit presence in both the smell and taste.
Serving type: bottle.
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