Gorch Fock
3 Floyds Brewing Co.

Gorch FockGorch Fock
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From:
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
Helles
ABV:
5%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.68 | pDev: 13.04%
Reviews:
201
Ratings:
665
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 16, 2021
Added:
Apr 04, 2005
Wants:
  40
Gots:
  83
A light golden colored Franconian style Helles Lager. With a slightly sweet malt body, a noble hop profile and a crisp finish this beer is as traditional as we’ll ever get.
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Ratings by Fettpopps:
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Rated by Fettpopps from Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -18.5%

Mar 16, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.85 by GreenBayBA from Wisconsin

Feb 16, 2021
 
Rated: 3.92 by WickedBeer from Alabama

Aug 30, 2019
 
Rated: 3.84 by bschmidt_37 from Illinois

Aug 17, 2019
 
Rated: 4.08 by isaac_barrow from Indiana

Aug 12, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by cryptichead from Illinois

Aug 10, 2019
 
Rated: 3.65 by bigstar87 from Wisconsin

Jul 29, 2019
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Reviewed by BB1313 from Ohio

4.18/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bottled on 6/20/19. 12oz bottle poured into a tulip. Pours golden with nice transparency and has bubbles racing upwards; fluffy white head that falls leaving very nice retention and sticky lacing. The aromas are nice and basically what you would expect from a pilsener/lager. Some floral notes along with some mild hints of citrus. Some fresh bread. Some fresh grass. Grains and malts are there. The flavors follow the nose perfectly. Everything is very clean, crisp, sharp and refreshing. Moderate bitterness. Malts do their thing, but almost take a backseat. Finishes dry. Alcohol goes unnoticed. Mouthfeel is very nice. It's light-bodied with active carbonation. It's sharp, crisp, smooth and easy to drink.

This is a great brew. It's not flashy, but the "simplicity" and craftsmanship is what takes this one over the top. It's a traditional example of the style and doesn't try to be something else. It basically has everything that you would want from a pilsener/lager. This is really enjoyable stuff.
Jul 12, 2019
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Reviewed by SaltofOH from Ohio

4.97/5  rDev +35.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Bottle dated 6-20-19. Pilsner glass.

A: pours a surprisingly dark gold, with a finger and a half of foamy white head that lingers. Streams of carbonation flow upward. Lacing in rings as I drink down the glass.

S: wow! Really smells the part! This smells exactly like Weihenstephaner original. Sweet malt, kiss of honey, noble hop grassiness, and just a taste of sulfur. Excellent!

T: follows the smell. Sweet, bready malt, drizzle of honey, fine noble hops.

M: where the helles style stands out, and 3F showing off at this point. Creamy, rich, mouth filling malty texture but with lager crispness and attenuation.

O: some brewers get by on a gimmick. 3 Floyds could do that, given the hype that surrounds them. But this is a testament to pure brewing skill. This is a difficult style, and they have NAILED it. The craft brew newbies will talk trash because this is a lightly hopped lager. But this beer is nothing short of a work of art. It is a study in finesse and balance. Perfectly executed. If more lagers could be like this!
Jul 08, 2019
 
Rated: 5 by dagmer from Illinois

Jul 07, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by JALIEN from Illinois

Jul 07, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3/5  rDev -18.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Bottled 7/1/15; drank 7/25/15 @ the Palace.

Semi-opaque light orange appearance.

White head; minimal lace.

Corn & white rice notes in the nose.

Medium mouthfeel.

Corn & white rice flavors up front; mild caramel notes on the finish.

Superior to a macro, but still forgettable.
Apr 01, 2019
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Reviewed by ChicagoJ from Illinois

4.16/5  rDev +13%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
8/4/18: $9 22 oz bottle poured in a flute glass. Heavy carbonation, golden orange pour, light white head. Strong and pleasant aroma, malt, bread and pepper. Strong taste, malt and hops the predominant flavors, light fruit balance. Carbonation holds, nice dry taste and finish. Overall excellent offering.
Aug 05, 2018
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Reviewed by ovaltine from Indiana

4.02/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a light sunshine color that is a smidge hazy with a big, frothy white head. Fruity esters on the nose and some bread notes. The taste has the fruity notes from the hops, but the star of the show is the bready malt flavors. Just an excellent representation of the style, IMHO.
Jul 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by JeffSK from Wisconsin

May 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by Greasy from Kentucky

Apr 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3.56 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Jan 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.59 by AngEo from Texas

Jan 08, 2018
 
Rated: 3.66 by dms1767 from Nebraska

Dec 31, 2017
 
Rated: 3.54 by Zazzi82 from Tennessee

Dec 18, 2017
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