Southern Star Valkyrie DIPA

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  1. DanzBorin

    DanzBorin Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2012 Texas

    This is about right.

    I'll gladly finish my last 2 and wait and hope the next batch improves.

    At least they are going in the right direction.
     
    #161 DanzBorin, Oct 10, 2013
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  2. HopAG

    HopAG Savant (1,137) Sep 22, 2012 Texas

    Better than the bottles they released. I thought it was good but not blown away like I remember last year.

    Let's see how this progresses.

    Still have a Pro-AM '12 in the fridge.... Has to be so malty by now...
     
    #162 HopAG, Oct 10, 2013
  3. UHCougar12

    UHCougar12 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2011 Texas

    Didn't take long for the HEBs in the woodlands to get it. Also, they have plenty and I have bought some every time I stop in. Drinkin' another right now. This stuff is awesome.
     
    #163 UHCougar12, Oct 11, 2013
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  4. HKemhorns

    HKemhorns Crusader (409) Apr 12, 2009 Texas

    Unfortunately, I had a few before I made it home to try this. I can say the nose is definitely Pro-Am. It is awesome! Everything else was right there, except a very slight metallic aftertaste. I may buy more, but the lack of dating may be a big problem. I will have to try one with a clean palate and report back.
     
    #164 HKemhorns, Oct 12, 2013
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  5. TexasStout

    TexasStout Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2007 Texas

    Just picked up my second 4-pack of this. Love the bitter beer face effect this causes! :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #165 TexasStout, Oct 12, 2013
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  6. TakeFlight

    TakeFlight Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2013 Texas

    Totally agree with this. It is a little better than the bottle, but the aftertaste is just bitter. I'll stick to Rodeo Clown. Really wish Saint Arnolds would sell Endeavour in 4 packs.
     
    #166 TakeFlight, Oct 14, 2013
  7. tpgraham

    tpgraham Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2013 Texas

    Finally took a chance on a 4-pack and I should have known better. Agreed that it is better than the 500ml bottles. My hopes were high from the initial aroma, but the taste does not match it and the lingering bitterness is quite unpleasant. Will not pick this up again until someone says they have fixed the recipe.
     
    #167 tpgraham, Oct 16, 2013
  8. mymasterpiece75

    mymasterpiece75 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2010 Texas

    I bought a 4-pack after buying some singles. The singles were great, but the 4-pack was not good. I don't know if this beer is particularly susceptible to the condition of your palate, or if there are serious consistency issues, but I'll be passing it by from now on.
     
    #168 mymasterpiece75, Oct 23, 2013
  9. txjustin

    txjustin Initiate (0) May 29, 2013 Texas

    This is not good. Very, very bitter. I may have to drain pour it.
     
    #169 txjustin, Oct 25, 2013
  10. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    Welcome to the club. Not sure what to do with my other two....
     
    #170 HookemHops13, Oct 25, 2013
  11. txjustin

    txjustin Initiate (0) May 29, 2013 Texas

    I have 3 others. Guess I'll wait until one night I have had more to drink than usual and knock these out. Or I can give them to my stepdad, he'll drink ANYTHING!!
     
    #171 txjustin, Oct 25, 2013
  12. tpgraham

    tpgraham Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2013 Texas

    I finally finished my four pack. I found that drinking it straight from the can helped with the bitterness.
     
    #172 tpgraham, Oct 25, 2013
  13. HKemhorns

    HKemhorns Crusader (409) Apr 12, 2009 Texas

    Just had one as the first beer of the evening...and I still think it's pretty darn close to Pro-Am '12. Did the folks saying it's too bitter ever have the Pro-Am '12 to compare it to?
     
    #173 HKemhorns, Oct 26, 2013
  14. UHCougar12

    UHCougar12 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2011 Texas

    If I'm not mistaken weren't people saying bottled valkerie wasn't "bitter" enough. I'm confused. Maybe its a different kind of bitter. Who knows, this stuff is delicious. Had one this afternoon while hanging Fall decorations.
     
    #174 UHCougar12, Oct 26, 2013
  15. txjustin

    txjustin Initiate (0) May 29, 2013 Texas

    Yes, I had at least a case of Pro-Am '12. The Valk 4 pack I bought is NOTHING like the Pro-Am. I literally couldn't get enough of Pro-Am! The Valk on the other hand is nothing similar, IMO.
     
    #175 txjustin, Oct 26, 2013
  16. HKemhorns

    HKemhorns Crusader (409) Apr 12, 2009 Texas

    Especially delicious after a Founders Breakfast Stout.
     
    #176 HKemhorns, Oct 26, 2013
  17. jwff

    jwff Zealot (708) Oct 20, 2004 Hawaii

    I bet if you mix Valkyrie with Rodeo Clown you'll end up with a balanced beer
     
    #177 jwff, Oct 26, 2013
  18. UHCougar12

    UHCougar12 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2011 Texas

    Had Valerie on tap tonight at Texas Beer Garden in magnolia. Wow its a hoppy beast on tap
     
    #178 UHCougar12, Oct 27, 2013
  19. jbeezification

    jbeezification Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2012 Texas

    Am I your stepdad?

    Seriously though if its bad, just use it to marinate some pork chops or green beans. Or just take it to a tasting and let the drinkers drink it.
     
    #179 jbeezification, Oct 29, 2013
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  20. blastoderm55

    blastoderm55 Pundit (879) Jun 7, 2013 Texas

    Opened up my bottle today. It was sadly a drain pour. Just a bitter swill with no discernible flavor. Very disappointing, as I have really enjoyed Southern Star's other offerings such as Bombshell Blonde and Walloon. Oh we'll, I'm hoping Buried Hatchet redeems it.
     
    #180 blastoderm55, Oct 31, 2013
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