Headwaters Pale Ale - Victory Brewing Company

dciBA

Maine

3.88/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from the bottle into my Victory tulip. Clear, amber in color with about 2 fingers of white head that fades to a thin skimming. Quite a bit of lacing as it goes down.

Smell is quite hoppy. Citrusy grapefruit hops mostly, some pine. There's a solid amount of toasted malt coming through as well.

The hops in the nose aren't quite as strong on the tongue. The classic Victory malt profile comes through nice and strong without being overpowering. Hops aren't as prevalent as you would expect after smelling the brew. They are there though. Flavor lingers surprisingly long for the style. The finish is on the sweet side, but doesn't detract too much.

Perfect carbonation. Nice smooth mouthfeel. Overall a well balanced, tasty APA. Not the best I've had but a nice effort from Victory and well worth picking up a sixer.

Serving type: bottle

03-22-2011 22:44:00 | More by dciBA

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

Kubrickx

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-12-2013 18:21:05 | More by Kubrickx

ystazi

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-11-2013 18:48:13 | More by ystazi

Headyman

Massachusetts

4.04/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Thanks to SammyJaxxx for the beermail.

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a belgian tulip.

Appearance: Pours a beautifully clear light amber. 1 inch bubbly head fades away fairly quickly.

Aroma: A pleasantly mellow citrus, with lemon and grapefruit. Some earthier hop undertones with a sweet, slightly dank finish. The aroma is quite pungent for a Pale ale.

Taste: Unlike any Pale i've had before. Begins with a nutty sweetness, that is accentuated by the high carbonation. Headwaters has a real grassy, weedy, mid and a somewhat salty sweet earthy hop finish. A bit of a peppery taste lingers.

Mouthfeel: Moderate-to high carbonation that works to bring out the hop character. Has an aftertaste that slowly changes from citrusy sweet to a slightly bitter peppery taste. Perhaps a tad watery.

Overall: Extremely interesting to say the least, and quite good. There is a nice dank flavor that evolves from the first sip to the last. A solid pale ale, I'll have to pick this up next time I see it.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 01:26:30 | More by Headyman