Rubee
Valkyrie Brewing

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From:
Valkyrie Brewing
 
Wisconsin, United States
Style:
Märzen
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.52 | pDev: 10.8%
Ratings:
12 | reviews: 4
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 21, 2020
Added:
May 28, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
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Reviewed by scaliasux from Wisconsin

3.53/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
L - Medium dark reddish-amber. Clear. Tall, off-white persistent head.

S - Sweet bready malt.

T - Sweet and malty. Bread, a little nuttiness, a little spice.

F - Medium-light.

O - Easy drinking, but flavorful. Nice to have this around all year.
Jun 21, 2020
 
Rated: 3 by d5001986 from Wisconsin

Jul 29, 2018
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Reviewed by Victory_Sabre1973 from Minnesota

3.89/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This beer pours a darker red color. The head was less than a finger, white, and frothy. There's lots of carbonation bubbles rising in the beer.
The nose is rich smelling. I get strong malt notes. There's also a slight hint of sweetness.
The taste you get hit with the carbonation bubbles, first (I guess that would be more into the feel part). You then get a bit of sweetness. Malt.
As said before the carbonation bubbles are really felt. It is a bit of a watery beer. But not too bad in that direction.
Overall, not bad. Glad I picked it up.
Apr 19, 2017
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Reviewed by dhannes from Wisconsin

3.89/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Poured froma chilled glass into a Perfect Pint.
Appearance (Look)--Rich reddish amber with a touch of cloudiness; eggshell colored head that stayed for over a minute.
Smell--Clover honey, citrus, and tart cherry.
Taste-Malt, honey, cream, and biscuit
Feel--Slightly above average body, with modest carbonation.
Overall--One of the better märzens I've had but sweeter than most; extra flavorful and not exactly what I would call a session beer.
Oct 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.28 by cervezango from Wisconsin

Sep 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by einman from Minnesota

Jul 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Woodman70 from Wisconsin

Jul 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by FFATS from Wisconsin

May 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by JasonSullivan from Wisconsin

Apr 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Dec 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Shawner from Minnesota

Dec 08, 2013
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

4.2/5  rDev +19.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Rubee pours a dark amber color with good clarity and active carbonation rising in the glass. Compact head of creamy parchment colored foam that laces very well around the edges, as well as maintains a healthy skim on top for a good while.

Dry aroma, toasted grains with a kiss of fruity plum. Very nice for a Märzen.

Feels very smooth, with pleasant flavors of nutty toasted malts and light plum notes. Clean and tasty, with interesting complexity from the yeast esters. Not especially sweet, it is well balanced with a hint of earthy bitterness in the aftertaste. Body is light and carbonation is a shade low, but overall this is a great year-round Märzen to have available in NW Wisconsin.

Recommended if you haven't had Viking for awhile, or tried the revamped Valkyrie lineup.
Caveat: Without a bottle date it's hard to determine freshness.
I've bought old 4-packs that I had to dump unfortunately. Ask retailer about freshness if possible.
May 28, 2013