Leafer Madness - Beer Valley Brewing Co.

beagle75

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a bomber into a tulip glass.

A: Hazy, dark golden color with over two fingers of voluminous white foam head. Heavy lacing remains on the glass and some solids can be seen at the bottom of the glass.

S: Toasted grain presents itself ahead of faint floral and piney hop aromas that turn earthy as the beer warms. A whiff of light alcohol is detected occasionally.

T: Begins dry, with abundant pale malt, bright citrus hop aromatics, and surging acidity. The middle sees a tapering-off of acidity along with fluctuating astringency that is unpleasant at its most intense. Eventually the clean, bitter finish arrives, characterized by just a whiff of grapefruit peel. No alcohol is detected.

M: Thin to medium viscosity, slightly sticky on the palate with some alcohol-related heat, and with moderate carbonation.

D: This DIPA is noteworthy for its dryness--it drinks like a less interesting version of Stone Ruination. While the presence of bittering hops is unmistakable in the finish, the aromatics are frequently overshadowed by heavy toasted malt. While never bad, it ultimately seems to lack the hoppy personality of other similar beers of the style.

Serving type: bottle

02-26-2011 16:00:14 | More by beagle75

UCLABrewN84

California

3.45/5  rDev -11.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

On tap at Congregation Ale House in Azusa, CA.

Pours a hazy orange with a foamy beige head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Small streaks of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, citrus fruit, and citrus zest aromas. Taste is much the same with citrus zest on the finish. There is a medium amount of hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp and medium bodied mouthfeel. Overall, this is an above average beer that smells much better than it tastes in my opinion.

Serving type: on-tap

05-13-2013 05:04:10 | More by UCLABrewN84

joefc

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

04-28-2013 00:31:25 | More by joefc

marct

Nevada

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

03-23-2013 03:46:46 | More by marct

fivetime

Idaho

3.5/5  rDev -10%

02-12-2013 16:38:15 | More by fivetime

Beerswag

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

01-17-2013 00:19:15 | More by Beerswag

Trilogy31

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

01-15-2013 03:22:55 | More by Trilogy31

blackcloud

Alaska

3.5/5  rDev -10%

01-03-2013 22:23:18 | More by blackcloud

RoryOMoore

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2.8%

01-01-2013 07:30:47 | More by RoryOMoore

PthPndr

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

01-01-2013 03:17:03 | More by PthPndr

JayDub667

4.75/5  rDev +22.1%

12-22-2012 05:54:39 | More by JayDub667

adkieffer

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

12-17-2012 22:46:30 | More by adkieffer

Brainybrain

4.48/5  rDev +15.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This beer will take great care of you. With a bitter note mixed with big time flavor, this beer will send you to places you wish planes flew. Under no circumstances should you attempt to try this beer if you are unprepared for the intense hops and aromatic floral flavor you are about to enjoy.

Serving type: bottle

11-07-2012 21:53:00 | More by Brainybrain

jbertsch

Massachusetts

1.83/5  rDev -53%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5

Amber in color. One finger of white head poured into a tulip.

The aroma was all malt. Sweet, sweet malt with a touch of spicey hops. Seemed old.

The taste was a malt bomb with hops that seem angry and bitter. Sweetness is a little cloying on the finish. Booziness is noticeable.

Mouthfeel is prickly and finishes dry.

I could not finish this beer. Double IPAs are my favorite style but this one was a train wreck. I imagine it might be old but you never know. I have no tolerance for brewers who don't date their bottles, I will no longer give them the benefit of the doubt. This beer was a complete mess and I feel robbed.

Serving type: bottle

10-07-2012 23:55:43 | More by jbertsch

crownrl28

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

09-26-2012 21:43:09 | More by crownrl28

OGkushington

3.5/5  rDev -10%

09-19-2012 11:10:10 | More by OGkushington

TheRuss9585

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

09-15-2012 11:57:37 | More by TheRuss9585

mdillon86

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10%

09-09-2012 04:49:43 | More by mdillon86

gleemonger

California

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

09-07-2012 20:30:47 | More by gleemonger

TheRealBigC

Nevada

3.7/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance is nothing out of the ordinary. Smell is most excellent - really strong pine and citrus. Taste was a little overly bitter. I realize it's an IIPA, but this one was just a little overdone. Not as tasteful of a play between the fruits, malts and hops. Still good. Alcohol is also noticeable. Beer Valley means business with their generous hopping and this style is obviously well-suited for that. Not a favorite, but a good option with a great nose.

Serving type: on-tap

08-29-2012 18:42:17 | More by TheRealBigC

Blackwolf

3.63/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A- Poured into a pint glass, almost a 2 finger head, took a minute or two for the head to reduce. Decent sticky lacing. The first thing I noticed was TONS of sediment! Hazy copper toned in color.

S- The scent was very light, almost like you have to catch the smoke from the bottle as soon as you open it to get a deep aroma. Once I poured the smell was faint almost immediately. Grassy, Hoppy, Citrusy (grapefruit), and a prominent pine touch to it.

T- You are immediately hit by the hops (in a good way), good pine taste sits on your palate, and you are left with a lingering grassy/citrus taste... This ale has a nice strong finish to it. A slight note of alcohol is also present in the finish. I been indulging more in stouts and porters lately, but this was a very refreshing change of pace again.

MF- Light-Medium Syrup feel, good body. Just by looking at the sediment I was expecting a thicker brew. Light-Medium carbonation also.

O- It's a nice IIPA. Depending on your budget, I wouldn't "break the bank," for this... But if you see a good deal on a good beer such as this, it is worth a try! Hell, I haven't touched an IPA in a few months so it was definitely a nice change in taste. Worth a try ;)

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2012 05:24:14 | More by Blackwolf

beerpadawan

California

4/5  rDev +2.8%

08-26-2012 22:57:58 | More by beerpadawan

t0rin0

California

3.5/5  rDev -10%

08-21-2012 21:29:07 | More by t0rin0

jmccraney

Washington

4/5  rDev +2.8%

08-21-2012 03:05:50 | More by jmccraney

Perducci

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -10%

08-16-2012 01:35:39 | More by Perducci