Southern Star Valkyrie DIPA

Haven't seen it in stores. Has the cans label been approved?

 

Apparently hit the shelves today. Anxiously awaiting the first tasting report.

 

Seriously... Someone plz say this is Pro-Am 12

 

D&Q tweeted he has it

 

I've heard the cans are now in stores, but haven't had a chance to check things out yet. Does anyone know the price point of the cans? Is it as good as ProAm 12, or does it still, for some, fall short?

 

Much better than batch 1 Val, but still not as good as ProAm 12. I won't be buying another bottle.

 

It's cans this go round, did you buy another bottle and think it was better than your 1st bottle from a month ago?

 

lol apparently I did pick up an old bottle without paying attention. At any rate it was much worse fresh contrary to almost every IPA I've ever had. I can actually taste more than piney, sweet malt bomb now.

 

Ermagerd, someone in Houston buy a pack of cans already.

 

lol this is hilarious... Not making fun of you just funny situation

 

My beer guy at Specs got A can to try but not packs yet.

 

Why does he hate the cans!!!!!

 

Got a 4-pack at D&Q for $10.99. It's okay, but overall not super impressed. There's still an odd, lingering bitterness that I could really do without.

 

I had the Pro Am 12 right when I moved to Houston a year ago, and it was a welcoming elixir. I was psyched for Valkyrie, and I found the first iteration, in the bottle, disgusting.

I am currently drinking a can, bought at Premium Draught on Thursday, and it is delicious. I don't know that it's Pro Am 12--I just don't remember and there have been many IPAs/DIPAs between then and now--but they seem to have corrected the problem.

Maybe my palate is off right now--but give it a try. You might be pleased. I am.

 

Okay, not as good as it warms up. I get the lingering bitterness that is not altogether pleasant. But definitely a different beer than was in the bottle. I'd love to hear what others think. What a frustrating beer.

 

Still think its worth a 6 pack? What is the going price for a 6 pack?

 

I bought a single at Premium Draught. But I'd buy a 6 pack. I'm going to revisit it, that's for sure.

 

Pretty sure I heard it's in 4 packs at the same price point as Rodeo Clown.

 

Had some yesterday at the Saucer tasting. Was quite nice.

 

Yeah, agreed, its good stuff from the can!