Dortmunder Local Export Lager
Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery

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From:
Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
European / Dortmunder Export Lager
Ranked #24
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
85
Ranked #20,774
Avg:
3.77 | pDev: 10.88%
Reviews:
30
Ratings:
103
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 06, 2023
Added:
Nov 20, 2008
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  7
Light and refreshing German style golden lager brewed with classic German malt, Czech Saaz and American Sterling hops.
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Ratings by richj1970:
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Rated by richj1970 from Alabama

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%

Oct 23, 2013
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Reviewed by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

4.07/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
2 pints at TH Tap in tall glasses.
L: Served clear yellow gold with light carbo bubbles, a 3/4" frothy white head that has good retention, light lacing throughout.
S: Biscuity malts, grains, "spicy" hops, lightly floral.
T: Taste follows nose and adds light lemon, a hint of caramel, gentle bitterness, lightly pale. Very little after taste.
F: Crisp, med-light bodied with a clean medium-fast dry finish.
O: Excellent tasting, very easy drinking, basically crushable. A high quality beer that is excellent in its style. TH Tap is an excellent place to enjoy beer.
Aug 06, 2023
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

3.99/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Had on tap. Murky yellow body with a fat finger of pearl white foam. Smell and taste feature a grassy hopped lemon forward dortmunder with the signature yeast and mild cracker malt backing. Crispness is muted but decently pale, sneaky malty feel in the end with the hops dancing, could be drier
Jun 08, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

May 08, 2022
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Reviewed by ZAP from Minnesota

4.27/5  rDev +13.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
L-Deep regal gold with great clarity

S-Grainy malt aroma...touch of spiciness from the hops..

T-Grainy malt...just a slight twang of spicy hops...very balanced

F-Medium bodied...rounded...

O-An old favorite I just noticed I had not reviewed yet. Often overlooked due to the plethora of quality offerings Town Hall provides but this standard is always a great go to beer for a balanced lager with some character.
Nov 29, 2020
 
Rated: 3.79 by dbrauneis from North Carolina

Aug 04, 2019
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Reviewed by metter98 from New York

3.88/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On-tap at Town Hall Brewery, Minneapolis, MN

A: The beer is clear yellow in color. It poured with a quarter finger high white head that left a thin layer of bubbles covering the surface and lots of lacing down the sides of the glass.
S: Moderate aromas of biscuity malts are present in the nose.
T: The taste follows the smell and is dominated by flavors of biscuit malts. There is a light amount of bitterness.
M: It feels medium-bodied and dry on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: I really liked the malty and dry nature of this lager.

Serving type: on-tap
Aug 04, 2019
 
Rated: 3.8 by smithj4 from New York

Aug 04, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by rking1226 from Wisconsin

Feb 25, 2019
 
Rated: 4.26 by socon67 from New York

Jul 27, 2017
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Rated by mrsockless from Minnesota

4.92/5  rDev +30.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Probably my go-to summer beer. Amazingly delicious, refreshing, and under-appreciated, and at one of the most affordable prices out there.
Jul 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Jodio from Texas

Jul 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by NSXAG from Arizona

Jul 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.01 by tylerstravis from Colorado

Apr 28, 2016
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Reviewed by maedhros09 from Minnesota

4.01/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I'm not overly familiar with the style although I love Great Lakes' Dortmunder Gold. This one has similar qualities - basically a malty golden lager with a bit more body than a german pilsner but not as deep in flavor as a Marzen or a Vienna Lager. Still very flavorful though with the clean yet sweet breadiness and a clean balanced finish.
Jan 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.15 by Stillyman11 from California

Dec 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by briguy93 from Minnesota

Nov 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.15 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Sep 01, 2015
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Reviewed by lupercmda from North Carolina

4/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours clear golden with minimal head. Smells light with notes of lemon. Has a nice mildly bitter hop taste with a nice dry finish. This is a good representation of style.
Aug 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by The_Craft_Deviant_Rob from New Jersey

Aug 03, 2015
Dortmunder Local Export Lager from Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 103 ratings