Goose Island Dortmunder

Pale in color and a small but consistant head. Heavy hoppy nose, fruity, flowery, and a little spice, but can't quite figure out just what. Clean and hoppy on the tongue with a smooth aftertaste. A good American version, but not quite up to the level of Helles I had in the past. Recommend on tap in Wrigleyville pub. If you seek a bottle, go for the Great Lakes Dortmunder if you can find it.

Dortmunder Uber Gans at the Oregon Brewers Festival.Medium gold color. A bid bodied lager. Boldly malty and fairly aggressively hopped. Nice flavor. Big and bold for a lager, but true to style. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and rather smooth. Aftertaste is slightly bitter. Slight alcohol bite at 7%. Nice beer.

Tap at HDG. Cloudy yellow with a sturdy white head. Aroma is subtle malts with some tangerine. Taste is spot on what I expect. Nice tasty malts are the highlight. Body is smooth with a snappy hop bitterness in the finish.

Draft: Aroma consists of an enticing blend of orange peel, toast and hops. Pale golden color. Ring whisp of dense lace. Flavors of nuts and caramel. Perfect carbonation level. Finishes citric, dry, and bitter. A true Summer quaffer!

Clybourn. Clear gold with a big, fluffy, pillow-like white head and lacing that mimics a blanketing snow drift. Crisp lemons, subtle spicy floral hops, spray starch and fresh, staunchy baguettes make-up the aroma portion of the show. Crisp and semi-musky flavor tendencies help to elevate this one to a position of power that challenges Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold from the get-go. Big, bready currents. Charming, subtle and spicy hop profile. Baguette crunch is furthered with decorative flour powder. Never acidic or astringent. Medium-bodied and we’re doing great. Balance is achieved to-a-tee, finishing with baguettes, potato bread and yeasty flour assertions. Best of class, no doubt.