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Viven Imperial IPA
Brouwerij Van Viven
- From:
- Brouwerij Van Viven
- Belgium
- Style:
- Imperial IPA
- ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 89
- Avg:
- 3.98 | pDev: 9.3%
- Reviews:
- 57
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 21, 2021
- Added:
- Jun 24, 2010
- Wants:
- 9
- Gots:
- 45
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Ratings by jzeilinger:
Reviewed by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania
3.88/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.88/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A - Pours a dark orange color with tints of red, cloudy, and a very nicely formed two finger head that's an off white/tan color.
S - The aroma is a little weak, bready caramel malt, oranges with a little tang, and slight alcohol. Everything blends together nicely but wish it were stronger in aroma.
T - No surprises here, bready Belgian yeast underneath a tangy orange citrus layer mixed in with some peppery spice, the finish starts semi-dry and builds into a nearly "bone dry finish" with nice citrus and pine bite that settles on the tongue and sticks around for several minutes afterwards.
M - Medium body with gentle bubbles. The acidic part of the orange is tart enough to make the mouth water under the tongue and at the back while the front is super dry. The citrus orange aftertaste is really nice.
O - A nice interpretation from a Belgian brewer. My very first sip was smacked with bitterness on the tail end but once I got 1/4 through everything adjusted to give it some balance. Enjoyable and a nice find, happened to see it on the shelf at my local bottle shop and anything labeled "Imperial IPA" will always catch my attention.
May 31, 2012S - The aroma is a little weak, bready caramel malt, oranges with a little tang, and slight alcohol. Everything blends together nicely but wish it were stronger in aroma.
T - No surprises here, bready Belgian yeast underneath a tangy orange citrus layer mixed in with some peppery spice, the finish starts semi-dry and builds into a nearly "bone dry finish" with nice citrus and pine bite that settles on the tongue and sticks around for several minutes afterwards.
M - Medium body with gentle bubbles. The acidic part of the orange is tart enough to make the mouth water under the tongue and at the back while the front is super dry. The citrus orange aftertaste is really nice.
O - A nice interpretation from a Belgian brewer. My very first sip was smacked with bitterness on the tail end but once I got 1/4 through everything adjusted to give it some balance. Enjoyable and a nice find, happened to see it on the shelf at my local bottle shop and anything labeled "Imperial IPA" will always catch my attention.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.96/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Shared bottle at local tasting. ABV 8.0%. Amber colour, moderate head, slightly off-white. Distinctly hoppy aroma and flavour, grapefruity and piney notes. Very "American", good stuff.
Apr 21, 2021Reviewed by JonnoWillsteed from England
3.94/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L- Mid amber, somewhat cloudy, pours with 10mm crumpled duvet-like head that's leaving lacing down the sides of the glass.
S- Bready and light conifer aromatics
T- Quite bright/vibrant yet with a pungency that yes you know this is about it's 8% ABV
F- On the dryer side, this should not feel over-rich to anyone (and no way sweet), it's somewhat on the dryer/hoppier side of things but no way a challenge to non IPA mega-fans.
O- It's very nice. A bit hoppier than I usually choose but it does it in a balanced and classy way. No shouting or un-balance here. 'Imperial IPA' + from Belgium, brewed well for adults (no unscripted drama going on) and that's what's in the glass.
330ml bottle BB: 28/11/21 Bought from TremblingMadness/York as part of a large pick-your own consignment to London.
Jan 28, 2021S- Bready and light conifer aromatics
T- Quite bright/vibrant yet with a pungency that yes you know this is about it's 8% ABV
F- On the dryer side, this should not feel over-rich to anyone (and no way sweet), it's somewhat on the dryer/hoppier side of things but no way a challenge to non IPA mega-fans.
O- It's very nice. A bit hoppier than I usually choose but it does it in a balanced and classy way. No shouting or un-balance here. 'Imperial IPA' + from Belgium, brewed well for adults (no unscripted drama going on) and that's what's in the glass.
330ml bottle BB: 28/11/21 Bought from TremblingMadness/York as part of a large pick-your own consignment to London.
Rated by tardarius_prime from Liberia
4.13/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.13/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Very nice, solid imperial. Great balance of fruit and hop. Extremely satisfying.
Aug 24, 2020Reviewed by rex_4539 from Greece
4/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: Slightly hazy red/amber color, three finger beige head, messy lacing, good carbonation.
S: Yeast, malts, hops. Smells nice.
T: Yeast, malts, hops, bitter. Has the Belgian touch. Good.
F: Medium bodied, quite smooth, lots of flavor.
O: Very decent Belgian-style DIPA.
Apr 29, 2020S: Yeast, malts, hops. Smells nice.
T: Yeast, malts, hops, bitter. Has the Belgian touch. Good.
F: Medium bodied, quite smooth, lots of flavor.
O: Very decent Belgian-style DIPA.
Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania
3.61/5 rDev -9.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.61/5 rDev -9.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Ah, the approach to Christmas. I haven't anyone to celebrate it with & school had its last day on 21 December, so I have over two weeks free to drink & review beers. It sounds nice until you realize that I am paid per diem, so if I am not working, I am not getting paid. 8=( It makes it easier to drink beer, though.
From the bottle: "The art of Flemish brewing - L'art de brassage flamand - Vlaamse brouwkunst".
I am always amused by what comes out of a Belgian bottle & it begins with a Pop! of the cap. I was extremely gentle with my pour since the Belgians pride themselves on playing with their yeast & who knows what might be lurking in this mystery bottle. Once sufficiently decanted, I gave it a vigorous in-glass swirl that raised nearly three fingers of foamy, rocky, light-tan head that threatened to overrise the lip of the glass before suddenly exhaling and falling away, leaving a mess of sticky lacing in its wake. Color was Deep Amber/Light Copper to Copper (SRM = > 13, < 17) with NE-quality clarity. Nose did not smell like a DIPA! Instead, it smelled like a stack of musty newspapers discovered in the attic after the death of a loved one. Still, I love the unexpectedness that often accompanies a Belgian beer. Mouthfeel was thin-to-medium, very light for this style. The taste reminded me of a fruitcake with a slightly tart fruitiness and a pronounced breadiness. How odd! Finish was dry, thanks to the action of the yeast, but there was no way that I would have identified this as a DIPA had it not been for the label. This was a strange little duck, IMHO. YMMV.
Dec 23, 2017From the bottle: "The art of Flemish brewing - L'art de brassage flamand - Vlaamse brouwkunst".
I am always amused by what comes out of a Belgian bottle & it begins with a Pop! of the cap. I was extremely gentle with my pour since the Belgians pride themselves on playing with their yeast & who knows what might be lurking in this mystery bottle. Once sufficiently decanted, I gave it a vigorous in-glass swirl that raised nearly three fingers of foamy, rocky, light-tan head that threatened to overrise the lip of the glass before suddenly exhaling and falling away, leaving a mess of sticky lacing in its wake. Color was Deep Amber/Light Copper to Copper (SRM = > 13, < 17) with NE-quality clarity. Nose did not smell like a DIPA! Instead, it smelled like a stack of musty newspapers discovered in the attic after the death of a loved one. Still, I love the unexpectedness that often accompanies a Belgian beer. Mouthfeel was thin-to-medium, very light for this style. The taste reminded me of a fruitcake with a slightly tart fruitiness and a pronounced breadiness. How odd! Finish was dry, thanks to the action of the yeast, but there was no way that I would have identified this as a DIPA had it not been for the label. This was a strange little duck, IMHO. YMMV.
Reviewed by josanguapo from Spain
4.5/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 2 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.5/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 2 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
From cervezasespeciales. In Teku glass. Playing A Foretold Affair. Very pleasant floral notes, with caramel. Abv well hidden. Nice feel. Its only downside is the lots of foam it generates
Aug 30, 2017Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania
3.47/5 rDev -12.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.47/5 rDev -12.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a brown 11.2 oz bottle. Has a dark chestnut color with a 1/2 inch head and some floaties. Smell is of dark fruits. Taste is dark fruits, malts, some pine, alcohol is present. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall, not really what I consider a DIPA, but a pretty good beer.
Aug 08, 2017
Viven Imperial IPA from Brouwerij Van Viven
Beer rating:
89 out of
100 with
215 ratings
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