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Great Dane Notoberfest 3 9

Great Dane Notoberfest


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93.18/5.03/5.0Spring-55.1Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
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It had to be done...Our brewers finally had to reject the notion that one of the world's most popular beer styles should only be available once a year. Found solely at The Great Dane at Hilldale, Notoberfest is indeed a true Oktoberfest beer, being brewed with 100% imported German malts and hops. Rejoice, and enjoy this silky, sweet treat all year long.
 jewedekind (450), Middleton, Wisconsin, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/512/20

Apr 6, 2008  
I never thought the GD made a very respectable Oktoberfest to begin with so I am surprised they’ve made it a standard at Hilldale. A pretty much run-of-the mill amber in my book, not a lot of maltiness, probably made to appease more than explore. Drinkable.

 noncaloric (620), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/104/514/20
Jul 23, 2009  
Clear, somewhere between copper and amber with an abundant off-white head. Leaves decent lace at first, desists from this practice in the lower half of the glass. Faint aroma, what’s there is just slightly malty. Flavor nicely crafted, malts balance resinous tea flavors with the sweet toffee flavors, just a hint of chocolate, lightly citric edge of hops. Medium body, pleasantly creamy.


 Skyview (4057), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Apr 24, 2009  
On draught at the Great Dane Fitchburg location. Pours a clear copper amber brew with a thin off-white head that quickly dissipates to a thin ring and some spotty lacing. Aroma of caramel malt, some toffee, flowery hops and a hint of roasted nuts. Taste is medium bodied, light carbonation with flavors of caramel malt, some toffee, flowery hops and a hint of honey. Finish is semi-sweet with some caramel and light bread dough aftertaste.


 esjaygee (1537), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/512/20
Feb 14, 2009  
On tap at Great Dane Hilldale. Amber with a thin white head. Aroma of toffee, nuts and toasted malt. Taste of Vienna hops, toffee, sweet malt with some corn on the back end.


 kp (8396), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Aug 18, 2008  
Date: 08/10/2008
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub, Hilldale

Appearance: clear dark amber, fine off white head, streaks of lace,
Aroma: sweet caramel malt and bready munich malt aroma, light earthyness,
Flavor: sweet malt flavor, lots of bready flavor, earthyness balances the sweetness to let the breadyness come to the forefront, light finishing bitterness,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.3/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **+/4


 phishpond417 (1953), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/510/20
Jun 29, 2008  
Sampled on draught at the Hilldale location: Pours a clear red colour with a full two finger sized off white head. Aroma is rich and malty, carmel, hops and floral character. Taste is semi sweet, bready malts and biscuit flavors, faint licorice.


 JPDIPSO (4921), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/512/20
Apr 12, 2008  
(Hilldale) Amber color with a smaller off-white head. Mild toasted malt and light floral hops aromas. A touch too sweet for the style. Fairly light and a bit fizzy in feel. Caramel flavors and a rather bitter hard linger.


 GeneralGao (3057), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
Apr 5, 2008    Updated: Oct 2, 2008
Draft at the downtown location. I’ve had this a few times. Poured a clear medium orange color. The head was thin, white and left nice lace behind. Aroma was of light noble hops and cereal grain. Light bodied and delicately sweet. The flavor profile was similar to the aroma with added hints of brown sugar and toffee. Decent.



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