Victory Headwaters Pale Ale

	Score
94		97
	OVERALL	Style

Brewed by Victory Brewing Company
Style: American Pale Ale
Downingtown, Pennsylvania USA

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker, Tulip

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

send corrections | shelftag

| edit barcodes | update pic

RATINGS: 570 WEIGHTED AVG: 3.54 EST. CALORIES: 156 ABV: 5.2%

Share this beer with friends!

COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
The pure water we receive from the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek that begins its journey to us just under 14 miles from where we brew with it. We’ll be celebrating this water (insert your lite beer joke here) with our anniversary beer, Headwaters Pale Ale, due to be released February 15, 2011. Now, considering that beer is the product of four simple ingredients and the three other than water rely on water for their existence, we’ve had a fair amount of latitude in paying homage to water in our beer. So, we’ve played all of our cards deftly, bringing the hops, malt and yeast in harmony, with our great local water as the conductor in Headwaters Pale Ale.

Most Recent Top Raters Highest Score My Friends Rated By

most recent ratings

3.7

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20

billk (352) - Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA - MAY 2, 2013

Tastes close to New Belgium Ranger IPA. Would qualify as an IPA in a few circles.

3.6

AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20

kevinator (325) - The Colony, Texas, USA - MAY 1, 2013

This pale comes close to IPA territory. I had this on cask and was expecting a more mellow palate. What I found was a smooth but carbonated yet dry mouthfeel. The aroma was of piney and floral hops. Light coppery color with a white fizzy head, almost frothy. Crisp flavors of mainly hops with some gainy malts but not much. Easy to drink with chili.

3.2

AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20

chinchill (586) - South Carolina, USA - APR 28, 2013

A: Poured clear, medium amber in color with a small, off-white, short-lived head that left spotty lacing on the glass. S: Mainly hops, with piney, citrus, earthy and herbal notes. IPA strength of aroma. T: Strong hop presence with a lingering grapefruit peel note. The bitter finish soon retreats to a more welcome malty/bitter hop mix. M: Smooth for style; Medium bodied; Medium-high carbonation; semi-dry finish. O: a nice APA that leans to the hoppy side.

3.4

AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20

JStax (1673) - Devola/Marietta, Ohio, USA - APR 27, 2013

Poured from a 12 ounce bottle. Pours a translucent copper with a soapy looking white head of foam. Aroma is grassy and biscuity. Taste is fairly well balanced with the bitterness staying in check. A nice beer to drink while grilling.

3.4

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20

artmcd8 (656) - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - APR 23, 2013

Pours a pale orange color. Quick dissipating white head. Hoppy aroma. A bit too bitter. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.4

AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20

flylikeabanana (158) - Boulder, Colorado, USA - APR 16, 2013

Bottle pours golden orange with a thin white head. Aroma is hoppy, citrus, spice. Nice crisp and smooth palate. Taste is grapefruit hops, slightly creamy.

3.9

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20

hman43 (29) - Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA - APR 13, 2013

Decent head with body. Nice golden color. Nice citrus aroma. Strong citrus taste but a little more carbonation than expected that takes away from the taste. Overall a quality brew.

4.1

AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20

mnurda (959) - Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA - APR 13, 2013

Bottled sample. Very citrusy. Lots of hops. Can taste the brandy wine water. Thanks to Knappster for the sample ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.1

AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20

kaser (1007) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - APR 12, 2013

Poured from bottle at bluebird. The taste is like urine, but in a good way if that makes sense. Not a fan of this type of pale ale. Orange pour I think. Dark here. Wouldn’t order again but can’t bash it much

3.4

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20

Beergeek23322 (432) - Chesapeake, Virginia, USA - APR 12, 2013

August 2011. From bottle. Poured orange/yellow with a white head. Good hop character and mouthfeel. Nice one!

We Want To Hear From You

Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

Join Us »

View Page

1 2 3 4 5 » 57

Tick this beer

for your profile

Currently 0/5 Stars.
1
2
3
4
5

Victory Headwaters Pale Ale

We Want To Hear From You

Tick this beer

tags