Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold

Dortmunder Gold Lager. Great Lakes Brewing Co. Cleveland, OH.

Appearance

Again I failed to take note of the head before it dissipated.

Amber and translucent.

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Smell

I ask Aimee if it smells like “peepee” and she says no.

So perhaps not peepee.

Yes, asparagus peepee. I stand by it.

Aimee is reminded of leather.

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Taste

Oh, yes. It tastes vegetal.

Fascinating. I definitely haven’t experienced this flavor in a beer recently.

Aimee and I have very different experiences of this beer.

My perception of vegetables recedes the more I drink.

Malty and a bit astringent, some moderate bitterness.

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Mouthfeel

Whatever.

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Overall

Surprising. Not as simple as I expected. My expectations about lagers continue to be challenged. The malt expression does remind me of the Paulaner Munich lager I have had recently, but this is much more bitter. Definitely prefer it the dull Paulaner.

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