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Golden Valley Red Thistle Ale

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
332.96/5.02.93/5.05%40.8English pint
Commercial Description:
This Celtic Ale has been the flagship beer for GoldenValley Brewery since 1993. The Hops added to the kettle are Chinook, Liberty, Willamette, and Tettnag with Fuggles used in the steep for aromatics. The use of imported Crystal, Carastan, Roast, and Chocolate malts as well as domestic Two-Row malt creates a complex and bold profile which balances and enhances the aggressive hopping.
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 beerinmarch (2806), Washington, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Aug 15, 2005  
On tap at the brewery. Pours a very clear copper with a smooth off-white head. Malty throughout with a kinda earthy/dry flavor to the malts and a light toastiness. Finishes with a nice blend of hops to balance it out.


 biz82 (1328), austin, Texas, USA
2.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/54/103/57/20
Jul 15, 2005  
Hazy red with and off white head. Slightly sour aroma that suggests a mild Belgian Sour ale. Tart flavor with some caramel and hops. Astringent at the end. I think this is a bit off.


 Hooker (450), New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/56/102/511/20
Dec 12, 2004  
Cloudy dark amber colour. light malt nose with slight spice to it. dry malt fore taste with slight lingering hops at the end


 Reid (1090), Salem, Oregon, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/104/514/20
Mar 27, 2004  
Aroma is pretty subdued ..but what there is ,is fresh and mostly malty. Nice looking beer dark brown with a large light tan head..great lacing.. The flavour is pretty simple..slightly roasted malts and a mellow hop aftertaste. I actually liked that this beer was low carbonated..helkped in drinkability for me.. Reminded me rather of a simple Scottish ale.


 Gromit (461), Port Orchard, Washington, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/54/102/510/20
Feb 28, 2004  
I'm not a big amber fan anyway, but this bites. It has no redeeming qualities, IMO. Pours a mahogany color with little head even after a vigorous pour and no lacing. Smell is faint, but it's malty. Taste is malty with a hint of hops. It's balanced so maybe I should score it a *Iittle* higher, but it's not even average. There's very little character here and it certainly isn't complex at all. Mouthfeel is on the watery side. There's a bit of mineral feel to it but the lack of carbonation keeps that score low as well. Drinkability? Gee, guess.


 BückDich (4848), McCall, Idaho, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Feb 9, 2004  
Deep amber color, lots of creamy white head, sticky lacing. Hoppy notes, lightly medicinal & malty with some diactyl thrown in. The flavor is somewhat astringent & dry but still balances the flavors well. Finishes medium bodied. Overall not bad. I had this out of a bottle at the brewpub as opposed to draught because they were out of it.


 Crit (2405), New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/55/102/511/20
Jan 13, 2003  
Hazy brown,tan head. Light spiced malt nose. Dry malt flavor with medium length mild hop finish


 Zach Diesel (907), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Dec 7, 2002  
cherry aroma, malty and cherry pretty much sums it up



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