 kimcgolf (832), Dacula, Georgia, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jun 10, 2006 Bright amber color with medium tan head that lingers thru half glass and good lacing. Aroma was apples and bananas, with a hint of grapes. Initial flavor was the fruits, some hops and malt. At mid-glass, taste became more malty, and alcohol, though only 6.2 ABV, was more noticeable. A good smooth warming finish. I had heard there were freshness and dating questions with these Great Lakes Brews, but I’ve had no complaints so far with this or Dortmunder.
buckybeer (666), Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 17, 2006 Updated: Jan 16, 2007Pours a darkish clear amber with a decent but quick fading head. Beautiful color. Light malts and hops. Has a nice clean crisp taste. It is not the best beer in the world but whenever I see some I buy it. A great on to have on hand at all times.
rbellas (4), USA
does not count  | 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jun 10, 2006 I hesitate to call it a well crafted amber lager but I feel it deserves to be. Pours a wonderful deep red with a dissapointing head. The flavors are rich full of sweet malts. These wonderful flavors need to stand out more and give me a good kick.
valpoaj (362), Valparaiso, Indiana, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 1, 2008 If a pour can be described as ’pretty’, this is that pour: garnet red with a very thick white head that diminishes pretty quick and leaves very nice lacing. Light wheat and caramel malt aroma. Flavor is more intense than the aroma with a bready flavor up front that quickly translates into a hoppy mixture with pretty strong bitterness. The finish has a great residual sweetness from the caramel malt flavors, one of the better finishes I’ve had in some time! Light, yet smooth on the palate with some slight oiliness. I’ve had a few other offerings by GL in the past, but this is the first one I’ve rated, and I don’t think I can remember one better than the Ness!
BeerVirgin72 (778), Pataskala, Ohio, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 10, 2007 Had on tap at local bar...Poured a nice light copper color. Very malty. Which I loved. Taste is almost pure sweet malt, maybe a hint of toffee or caramel. Very drinkable!
Ambrose (141), East Aurora, New York, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 1, 2007 Updated: Apr 4, 2007My favorite great lakes so far. Enjoyed this beer incredibly. Makes me feel like a man. Which is sad, cause I am a man.
Gregis (1132), Shawnee, Kansas, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
May 14, 2008 Bottle courtesy of mreusch. Best by 03/22/08. Pours a clear, dark copper with a finger of creamy, beige head. The nose is a fairly straightforward blend of bready malt and lightly spicy/earthy hops. Medium-bodied and slick with creamy carbonation and a toasty, bitter finish. Toasted caramel malt with a solid noble-hopped backing; nicely balanced. Even past its "best by" date, this beer is well deserving of its status as the highest rated Vienna on this site. The next time I get the opportunity to buy more of this, I won’t hesitate to do so. Thanks again for this bottle, Matt!
rowefam3 (70), kendallville, Indiana, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 3, 2007 Updated: Aug 20, 2007Smells really nice. Don’t uaually like this style but this was really enjoyable. Another well balanced beer from Great Lakes.
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