Valkyrie Pilsner
Mickey Finn's Brewery
- From:
- Mickey Finn's Brewery
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- German Pilsner
- ABV:
- 4.6%
- Score:
- +5 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.48 | pDev: 7.76%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Apr 15, 2018
- Added:
- Jun 22, 2011
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois
3.46/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.46/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Tasted in a pint glass from draft at Mickey Finn's Brewery on April 7, 2018. Pilsner using specialty German malts and Czech hops . The color of the this beer is very pale yellow and has the aroma of fresh Saaz hops. The flavor of the beer is that of a hop bitterness and crisp, clean malt taste. Because this beer is a lager as opposed to an ale, it has a very clean taste and crisp finish.
Apr 15, 2018
Reviewed by Beric from Massachusetts
3.62/5 rDev +4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.62/5 rDev +4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Serving: On tap, 4 oz sampler
Served: 7 April 2015
Appearance: Pale yellow color with a minimal head. The color looks a bit thin. Crystal clear. Left little to no lacing on the glass.
Smell: Almost non-existent, and easily the most disappointing aspect of this beer. The beer smells very sterile- there is almost nothing in the nose except a faint malt sweetness and almost a dry medicinalness.
Taste: Much different than the nose, thankfully. There are soft malt notes with some of that classic biscuity crispness. Solid bitterness without being overkill. Soft expressions of noble hops add a nice pinch of spice without being overkill. Really a nice drinkable beer. Finishes semi-dry.
Mouthfeel: Crisp and light with medium-high carbonation.
Overall: Man, if only the nose was better on this beer. Overall, this is a good to-style German Pilsener, and one that is very drinkable. I'd like to see it a few ticks bitterer and with a more profound nose, both with malty flavors and some noble hoppiness. Would recommend.
Apr 11, 2015Served: 7 April 2015
Appearance: Pale yellow color with a minimal head. The color looks a bit thin. Crystal clear. Left little to no lacing on the glass.
Smell: Almost non-existent, and easily the most disappointing aspect of this beer. The beer smells very sterile- there is almost nothing in the nose except a faint malt sweetness and almost a dry medicinalness.
Taste: Much different than the nose, thankfully. There are soft malt notes with some of that classic biscuity crispness. Solid bitterness without being overkill. Soft expressions of noble hops add a nice pinch of spice without being overkill. Really a nice drinkable beer. Finishes semi-dry.
Mouthfeel: Crisp and light with medium-high carbonation.
Overall: Man, if only the nose was better on this beer. Overall, this is a good to-style German Pilsener, and one that is very drinkable. I'd like to see it a few ticks bitterer and with a more profound nose, both with malty flavors and some noble hoppiness. Would recommend.
Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois
3.58/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.58/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Served in a mug at the brewpub.
We need more Tom Cruise beer references in beers... This one pours a clear light-amber-straw topped by a half-finger of white foam. The nose comprises wheat, grass, flowers, very light lemon peel, and a touch of dark greens. The taste brings in more of the same, along with an underlying backbone of light toffee. The body is pretty light, with a moderate carbonation and a crisp, kinda dry finish. Overall, a pretty nice pils, nothing outstanding, but very enjoyable in the Summer heat.
Jun 26, 2011We need more Tom Cruise beer references in beers... This one pours a clear light-amber-straw topped by a half-finger of white foam. The nose comprises wheat, grass, flowers, very light lemon peel, and a touch of dark greens. The taste brings in more of the same, along with an underlying backbone of light toffee. The body is pretty light, with a moderate carbonation and a crisp, kinda dry finish. Overall, a pretty nice pils, nothing outstanding, but very enjoyable in the Summer heat.
Reviewed by kjc51478 from Germany
2.97/5 rDev -14.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.97/5 rDev -14.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A: Appearance is pale yellow color with light, off-white head.
S: Aroma is weak but with grains and slight floral notes.
T: Taste is sweet malts with a strong grassy hop flavor.
M: Palate is light-bodied, slick texture, average carbonation, and a slightly cereal bitter finish.
O: This is a very nice Pilsner and a very drinkable all-around beer.
Jun 22, 2011S: Aroma is weak but with grains and slight floral notes.
T: Taste is sweet malts with a strong grassy hop flavor.
M: Palate is light-bodied, slick texture, average carbonation, and a slightly cereal bitter finish.
O: This is a very nice Pilsner and a very drinkable all-around beer.
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