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Valhalla

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Light and fruity, with a balanced malty sweetness: cherries and orange on the nose, toasted brioche on the finish. Valhalla is a Norwegian red ale brewed with Voss kveik, a yeast whose name simply means yeast in Norwegian and which ferments happily at a warm 30 to 35 degrees Celsius. It comes in at 5.0% and runs as a keg seasonal.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytoastymalty
fruity
toasty
malty
orange
bready
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—orange peel and zest—layered with stone fruit character reminiscent of ripe cherries.
also:hoppy,caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Valhalla

◎ Appearance

Valhalla presents a warm amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, with good lacing retention along the glass.

warm amberclearfine head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—orange peel and zest—layered with stone fruit character reminiscent of ripe cherries. Underneath, toasted grain and a subtle brioche sweetness emerge, reflecting the warm fermentation character imparted by the Voss kveik yeast.

orange citrusdark cherrytoasted grainbrioche-like

◐ Taste

The palate is smooth and approachable, with a balanced interplay of fruity esters and malty sweetness. Orange and cherry notes persist through the mid-palate, supported by a gentle biscuit and toasted malt foundation. Bitterness is restrained and well-proportioned, never aggressive.

smooth-drinkingbalanced malt sweetnessfruity estersrestrained hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with toasted brioche and a whisper of caramel lingering on the palate. The aftertaste fades gradually without astringency.

toasted briochemedium finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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