Dortmunder Gold

Great Lakes Brewing Company

Dortmunder Gold

German Helles Exportbier
Year-Round
Ohio
United States

Judges Ratings 90

Aroma: 21 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20

Description

A smooth lager that strikes a delicate balance between sweet malt and dry hop flavors.

Beverage Profile

ABV: 5.80%
IBUs: 30
Served at: (45° F)
Hops: Cascade, Mt. Hood
Malts: Harrington Two-Row Base, Caramel 60

Judges Review

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By Owen Ogletree

Judges Ratings 90

Aroma: 21 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20 / 20

Vividly golden and exceptionally clear, this malty lager throws aromas of floral hops, grains, hints of sweet corn, honey and hard water with traces of sulfur. Sweet malt flavors and light honey and corn notes from pilsner malts balance floral, spicy, noble hops, forming an elegant flavor combination and a wonderful, lingering hop finish. When swished around the palate, the creamy mouthfeel and moderate body seem perfect for the style. With accurate ingredients, commendable technical merit and charming malt and hop harmony, this example of an increasingly rare German lager style seems like a bit of flavorful history in a glass.

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