Headwaters Pale Ale - Victory Brewing Company

birderbeerer

Virginia

3.78/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Golden beer with a slightly off-white, two-finger head.

What is that hop? It's the same aroma as Daisy Cutter and Nugget Nectar--a clean and pungent hop. Like a juicy pine cone. Hard to pinpoint. But it's very nice.

And, like Daisy Cutter, the taste just isn't as nice. The hop tastes more bitter than it smells. The malts are very sweet and this is a good beer. But it's not blended well and the hops are a little off-kilter with the rest of the beer.

This beer is best as a hoppy chug after doing something outside on a scorcher day.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2011 02:27:57 | More by birderbeerer

BlueMoon10

Mississippi

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

05-25-2013 14:49:13 | More by BlueMoon10

BanditoJunkie

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-25-2013 05:25:42 | More by BanditoJunkie

psuscott1

Virginia

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-25-2013 01:40:17 | More by psuscott1

dancaplette

Massachusetts

4.11/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

headwater's has a bright copper color to it , slight carbonation that lasts through the pour. it retains a one figure head with a nice lacing.

it has a citrusy smell to it, more than I expected for a pale ale, very pleasant.

it has a nice mouth feel, I can describe as a light, but creamy smoothness and nice bitterness.

overall a good effort, as usual by victory.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 23:01:13 | More by dancaplette

Gregvg

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-23-2013 16:38:20 | More by Gregvg

Jimbo4430

Virginia

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-21-2013 01:01:50 | More by Jimbo4430

ipas-for-life

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-20-2013 20:54:15 | More by ipas-for-life

jbeervt

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-20-2013 19:11:28 | More by jbeervt

wonothesane42

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-20-2013 01:35:10 | More by wonothesane42

erialbill

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-19-2013 20:58:12 | More by erialbill

dkline72

New York

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-19-2013 13:21:36 | More by dkline72

BobaFret

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-19-2013 01:03:00 | More by BobaFret

jacothom

Indiana

3/5  rDev -24.4%

05-18-2013 04:48:37 | More by jacothom

timoteo833

New York

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-18-2013 02:04:43 | More by timoteo833

TimHitchings

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-18-2013 01:53:06 | More by TimHitchings

jmshulk

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-18-2013 00:53:54 | More by jmshulk

AL89BR

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-16-2013 23:06:14 | More by AL89BR

verge

California

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-16-2013 21:52:48 | More by verge

Hoolie5

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +25.9%

05-16-2013 16:39:06 | More by Hoolie5

Zimm

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-15-2013 17:23:12 | More by Zimm

memphischas

Tennessee

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-14-2013 22:49:38 | More by memphischas

Bustersuess

New York

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-14-2013 19:02:00 | More by Bustersuess

lsummers

California

4.01/5  rDev +1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a growler with a one finger bone white head. Very clear bright copper. It's so clear it's actually quite attractive. Smells of some spicy nutty piney hops. There's a malty sweetness in there along with some lemon zest. The taste doesn't hit as hard with the hops up front. Starts a bit nutty and has a herbal, earthy, pine with that lemon zest hop notes. Ends with some roasted malt notes. Mouthfeel on this is hard to judge since it's from a growler. It has a milder carbonation and feels fairly round on the tongue.

Overall, I really need to try this bottled or on tap to gain a better gauge of the mouthfeel. It's tasting fantastic and is a solid pale ale.

Serving type: growler

05-14-2013 02:46:44 | More by lsummers

Suds

Pennsylvania

3.6/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Here is a hazy, golden brew...thin white head. The aroma is of aggressive, piney hops and grain. Citrus and a pungent tree bark quality. Almost cheesy hops. Odd. The taste is moderately dry, sharp , bitter hops. Some companies may call this an IPA. Crisp, bitter, and clean. Full mouthfeel, firm body. Refreshing, and very enjoyable after an afternoon of hiking.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 19:42:28 | More by Suds