Game of Thrones: Valar Dohaeris
Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York, United States 🇺🇸
Belgian Style - Tripel Series|
Score
7.38
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After an exciting season that saw the Starks reclaim the North and Cersei take the Iron Throne as the first queen of Westeros, Brewery Ommegang and HBO Global Licensing are introducing a new beer and bringing back a previous brew to steady the nerves of fans as they anxiously endure the show’s off-season break. Valar Dohaeris Tripel Ale is the latest beer in the series and pays homage to Arya’s season-long struggles within and around the House of Black and White.
Valar Dohaeris Tripel Ale is, much like a “faceless man,” not what it first appears to be; it shares the complexity of its sister-brew, Valar Morghulis Dubbel, and a strength masked and belied by its lighter color.
Valar Dohaeris pours a beautiful copper-tinted hue with a full, fluffy white head. Sweet grain and honey are prevalent in the aroma. The flavor opens with a bright sweetness thanks to the Belgian candi sugar used in brewing. The finish is moderately dry and effervescent with just a hint of Belgian yeast character.
Malt: Pils, Wheat, Oats, Flaked Barley
Hops: Noble Varieties
Pairs with rich pasta dishes like fettuccine alfredo and penne alla vodka. Complements roasted and cured meats nicely as well as moderately sharp cheeses. A perfect accompaniment for charcuterie.
Valar Dohaeris Tripel Ale is, much like a “faceless man,” not what it first appears to be; it shares the complexity of its sister-brew, Valar Morghulis Dubbel, and a strength masked and belied by its lighter color.
Valar Dohaeris pours a beautiful copper-tinted hue with a full, fluffy white head. Sweet grain and honey are prevalent in the aroma. The flavor opens with a bright sweetness thanks to the Belgian candi sugar used in brewing. The finish is moderately dry and effervescent with just a hint of Belgian yeast character.
Malt: Pils, Wheat, Oats, Flaked Barley
Hops: Noble Varieties
Pairs with rich pasta dishes like fettuccine alfredo and penne alla vodka. Complements roasted and cured meats nicely as well as moderately sharp cheeses. A perfect accompaniment for charcuterie.
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7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 7.5
Bottle: Slightly hazy amber with a small, off-white head. Orange marmalade, oatmeal aroma. Taste is sweet, and almost syrupy orange malt, oatmeal, honey...maybe a hint of banana... A little spice and warmth....sweet, heavy, candied....I think I caught some cantaloupe accents in there, too......Quite excellent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Nov 2016
at 19:42
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft: Apricot and lemon nose. Hazy amber, medium head, good lace. Apricot, apple, slightly, tinny. Medium body, easy carbonation, warm.
Tried
from Draft
on 02 Nov 2016
at 22:11
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
500ml bottle, split with a friend. Poured a clear golden color with a small white head. Aroma was light banana, clove. Light spice notes, sweetness - malts. Banana? Wheat. Fine, but not their strongest offering of this series.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Nov 2016
at 14:42
9.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
Bomber from Whole Foods Market Fair Lakes (Virginia) Aroma: bubblegum, earthy, honey, cloves, biscuit Appearance: clear golden with a huge white head Taste: medium sweetness, medium bitterness, Palate: medium body, creamy, lively, long finish, Delicious
Tried
on 31 Oct 2016
at 16:23
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
From a 75 cl. bottle. Pours a clear gold with ample carbonation and a big off white head. Aroma of banana and bread dough. Flavors of coriander and honey. Smooth, sweet finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Oct 2016
at 20:01
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
750 ml bottle into signature tulip glass, bottled on 8/17/2016. Pours lightly hazy/cloudy golden amber color with a 2 finger fairly dense and fluffy white head with great retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Nice spotty soapy lacing clings down the glass, with a moderate amount of streaming carbonation retaining the cap. Aromas of big lemon, orange, pear, apple, peach, apricot, white grape, peppercorn, clove, coriander, light banana/bubblegum, honey, biscuit, herbal, floral, grass, and yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of fruity/spicy yeast, moderate bready/candi sugar malt, and earthy hop notes; with great strength. Taste of huge lemon, orange, pear, apple, peach, apricot, white grape, peppercorn, clove, coriander, light banana/bubblegum, honey, biscuit, herbal, floral, grass, and yeast earthiness. Good amount of yeast spiciness and moderate herbal/grassy hop bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of lemon, orange, pear, apple, peach, apricot, white grape, peppercorn, clove, coriander, light banana/bubblegum, honey, biscuit, herbal, floral, grass, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Fantastic complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/spicy yeast, moderate bready/candi sugar malt, and earthy hop flavors; with a great malt/bitter/spiciness balance, and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Light-moderate dryness from bitter/spiciness and carbonation; increasing through the glass. Medium-high carbonation and medium-plus body; with a very smooth, moderate crisp, creamy/bready/grainy, and lightly sticky balanced mouthfeel that is awesome. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a light warmth lingering after the finish. Overall this is an incredible tripel! All around fantastic complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/spicy yeast, moderate bready/candi sugar malt, and earthy hop flavors; very smooth, crisp, and dangerously easy to sip on for the ABV. A really amazing offering all around.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Oct 2016
at 21:20
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 8
Overall 5
4 oz pour on draft at B Side. Shared by DCLawyer, thanks Jason! Clear golden orange with off-white head. Aromas of herbs, spice, malt. Tastes of herbs, malt, citrus, light spice. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 16 Oct 2016
at 22:58
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Golden with a white topper. Overripened banana, juicy tropical fruit, honey, spicy clive-centric finish. Medium to full body. Another standout from the ’gang.
Tried
on 16 Oct 2016
at 22:57
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Pours hazy gold with a white head. Aroma seems banana clove. Med + body. Flavor is very clove with hints of banana and maybe pineapple. Earthy. Clove finish. Strong in flavor - very tasty. Clove to the edge, but not over.
Tried
on 12 Oct 2016
at 13:48