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Valley Brew DysFunktion-Ale 3.51 14

Valley Brew DysFunktion-Ale


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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
143.85/5.03.51/5.0Special6.5%42.2Snifter, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Our Black Cat Stout in a cask version that is dosed with our "local wild" and firkin conditioned with hops and dried mango chunks. The secondary fermentation is provided by the wild critters as well as a dose of fermenting witbier gyle. Additional blends of Bourbon Barrel Russian Imperial Stout as well as a Barrel Soured Black Lager. First release at Triple Rock Firkin festival 4/4/09.
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 JoeTheYounger (293), California, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/517/20
Jul 20, 2009  
Had at Stone Sour Fest 2009. Poured a dark black color with good head. Aroma and taste is very unique and grainy with some soy sauce present. Good palate. Overall pretty good.


 fidel (1010), Livermore, California, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Apr 6, 2009  
On cask at Firkin Fest. Poured dark brown, fruity, funky, tart, roasted malts, little dark chocolate, little dry finish.


 bu11zeye (5621), Frisco, Texas, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/516/20
Jul 26, 2009  
(Draught) Pours a brown body with moderate creamy beige head. Aroma of florals, yeast, leather, berries, cherries, and horseblanket. Flavor of hops (herbal, citrus, floral), cocoa, dark fruits, some vinous, roasted malt, funky, and caramel.


 padrefan98 (788), (San Diego) Santee, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/517/20
Jul 21, 2009  
Sampled at the 2009 Stone Sour Festival. Valley brew wins my vote for best brewery for the day. My least favorite Valley brew on this day was still really good. Sour, sweetness, and the mango was really interesting in the flavors it gave. Strawberry, lime, kiwi. Awesome.


 beerguy101 (3960), Newark, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jun 24, 2009  
Tasted at the 6th Annual Triple Rock Firkin Fest on 4/4/2009. This stout pours a dark black color from the firkin. Small sized head. The aroma is sour cherries, coffee, some spices and some funk. A medium bodied stout. The malts are fruity, tart cherries, semi-sweet dark chocolate and coffee. The hops are earthy. Lots of dark fruit flavors, plums, prunes, dark cherries. Nicely funky. Need a touch more carbonation. Nice balance. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and crisp. Aftertaste is slightly tart and funky.


 AgentSteve (1378), SF Bay Area, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jul 28, 2009  
Deep brown foggy brown. This one is all over the place, with funk, fruit, chocolate and roasted malt. Flavor is as complex, with a lively mouthfeel and toasted oak finish.


 BMan1113VR (2941), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 21, 2009  
Billed as Dysfunktion Ale Part Deux at the Stone Sourfest. Pours with a long lasting off-white head and a brown body. Aroma of wine, caramel, leather, berries, fruits. Taste is sweet with a hint of spicy pepper, barrels, chocolate and toffee. Medium to light carbonation.


 Snojerk321 (2020), San Diego, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 25, 2009  
Tap @ Stone Sour Fest 2009. Pours a deep coffee brown with some red highlights, beige head with some spotty lacing. Some tart cherries and other dark fruits as well as coffee, roasted malts and cocoa. Finishes with some tart cherries, vinegar and oak.



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