Victory Headwaters Pale Ale

The Brewers:

Brewmasters: Ron Barchet and Bill Covaleski

Company: Victory Brewing Company

Location: 420 Acorn Lane, Downington, Pennsylvania

Website: http://www.victorybeer.com

The Beer:

Style: Pale Ale

ABV: 5.1%

Served: 12oz. bottle purchased at Halftime of Poughkeepsie

The Drink:

Drank out of a 12oz. Peroni pilsner flute

Beer poured clear amber with a one-finger white head that hung around and left a little lace.  

Crisp, resinous, earthy hops on the nose with some toasted malt.  

Beer starts bitter with good carbonation, and a light body.  Middle is malty and hoppy, with some good nutty and hoppy floral aromas.  Finish is very smooth and bitter, and hangs around for a little bit. 

Overall:

This is an excellently balanced pale ale, and is very crisp and refreshing.  The hops are earthly and present in just the right amount to make this a very drinkable beer.  I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who doesn't like hoppy stuff, but it isn't overpoweringly bitter so most people would be able to handle it.  Given the warm weather ahead, this beer would be a great addition to your inventory.