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RATINGS: 553   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.57   EST. CALORIES: 225   ABV: 7.5%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
The radiant energy of the sun gives life to all that we enjoy. Flowing field of barley for malting, surging vines of ripening hops and even pure, clean water owe their vitality to the sun. Just as we do. So in crafting this unique, hazy orange-hued ale, we poured in nature’s great gifts of German malts and European hops to feed the dynamic yeast that we imported from Belgium. Here in the quiet tanks of Victory our yeast brought vitality to this Belgian style farmhouse ale. That energy has created impressions that range from lemon peel to black pepper, though such spices are not added. Great with a wide array of foods, count on the bright soul of Helios Ale to bring life to all of your meals!

3.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
gam (2139) - brisbane, AUSTRALIA - DEC 4, 2011
Frothy large head clear gold pour aromas lemon orange yeast sweetness spiciness clove floral stirring notes all sharp soapy notes candy hops flavours peppery sweet hops candied fruit banana strong yeast sweet orange lemon spicy nutmeg cinnamon Finish okay taste soapy bright though medium bitter good saison

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Boutip (3294) - Gatineau, Quebec, CANADA - DEC 2, 2011
Bottle: Poured a hazy golden color ale with a nice thick foamy head with pretty good retention and some lacing. Aroma of rustic ester and sweet malt is quite enjoyable. Taste is also dominated by notes of rustic and floral malt with some sweet notes which may be a tad too sweet for the style. Body is quite full with good bottle conditioning and good carbonation. Well brewed with nice level of complexity but unfortunately it is a bit too sweet and lack some attenuation.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
dumontn (423) - CHICAGO, Illinois, USA - NOV 24, 2011
Pours yellow with good rocky saison head and great retention. Aroma is bretty tart lemon-lime, white pepper, farmhouse hay funk. Taste is pepper-forward with lemon, honey, and farmhouse sourness. Finishes pretty hoppy for a saison. Body is light, frothy, high carbonation, bitter hoppy dry funky tart finish. Overall, a pretty good saison and much better than I would have expected from Victory.

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
adnielsen (3112) - Denver, Colorado, USA - NOV 22, 2011
Bottle @ home. Slightly hazy, golden orange appearance with a white head. Slightly tart, funky, tangy tangerine-orange, slightly spicy aroma. Tart tangerine-lemon-orange citrusy, moderately funky, barnyard, a touch peppery, moderate floral hoppy flavor with a tangy, barnyard finish. For $3.99, this is a fucking steal.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
kidmartinek (1763) - austin, Texas, USA - NOV 15, 2011
Clear clean yellow. White head. Bitter straw aroma. The taste starts sweet and has a distinct wild yeast flavor but its very clean. It has a strong bitter component and a crisp bite. The finish is like old paper, hay, sugar and hops.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Borresteijn (2596) - Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS - NOV 14, 2011
65cl Bottle, thanks Harmen&Kevin! Clear golden colour, white head. Aroma is funky, Brett, fruity, light tart, bit of sour apples. Flavour is bitter, earthy, funky, light tart, liquorice root, fruity, yeast, floral, lemon, funky bitter finish. Has a high Orval-factor imo. Medium bodied. Great beer.

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
LyndaNova (524) - Manchester, New Hampshire, USA - NOV 12, 2011
Cold 22oz bottle: Pours a clear, medium golden color with a large, fluffy white head that leaves some lacing. Aroma is of dough, light fruits and some barnyard. Taste is of lightly sweet grains with some citrus and spice. Medium bodied and smooth, with ample carbonation. Ending is lightly bitter and contains some alcohol notes.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Volgon (2698) - Manchester, New Hampshire, USA - NOV 12, 2011
Bomber: Pours a clear straw color with a large fluffy white head, aroma has barnyard, sour grains and some apple, starts and ends lightly bitter with a lemon ending, medium bodied with subtle carbonation.


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