Capital Gold
Confluence Brewing Company

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From:
Confluence Brewing Company
 
Iowa, United States
Style:
Vienna Lager
Ranked #96
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
81
Ranked #25,431
Avg:
3.51 | pDev: 13.11%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
35
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 15, 2022
Added:
Mar 24, 2013
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  10
As you first enter the capital city of Iowa and head towards our brewery, it is impossible not to notice the gleaming 23-karat golden dome of the State Capitol Building. Located in Des Moines, an indelible icon of the state, and the city, it’s no wonder we chose to pay tribute with a beer that shines as brightly as that gleaming dome on the hill. This Vienna-Style lager is a classical style, for a classical influence, originating in the capital city of Austria in the mid-1800s. Full-bodied and malty, yet approachable with a honey-like sweetness and just a hint of toasted malt, it’s a brew that satisfies nearly any palate for any occasion. Pour yourself a pint and we're sure you'll agree it's as good as gold!
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Rated: 3.51 by Chilmer from Iowa

Jun 15, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by TylerJ from Iowa

Apr 07, 2022
 
Rated: 3.27 by americancontrarian from Iowa

Sep 29, 2020
 
Rated: 3.92 by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania

Jul 21, 2020
 
Rated: 4.01 by CisPiece88 from Nebraska

Feb 29, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by craigbelly from Iowa

Oct 15, 2018
 
Rated: 4.27 by megamick from Iowa

Aug 06, 2018
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Reviewed by omahawk from Nebraska

3.83/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On tap at the brewery. Really good, clean, German-style lager. Pours a clear light gold. Upon tasting, I think this beer is mis-categorized - it is not of the strength and body to be an Export Helles. Tastes vaguely like a Helles and German Pils. Clean malt flavor with a nice crackery, bready taste. Mild hop flavor of grass / slight spice, but very appropriate. Perfect fermentation and lagering from what I can see. This is a nice, easy-drinking yet flavorful lager. I’m surprised by the lower rating for this beer.
Aug 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.96 by DamienArk from Iowa

Nov 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by jmccraney from Washington

Jan 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.67 by Scott17Taylor from Iowa

Jun 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.98 by OsoRojo from Colorado

Jun 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.37 by boogerisu from Iowa

Oct 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.49 by Hohnbaum from Kansas

Sep 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.13 by dcbeers from District of Columbia

Aug 13, 2015
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Reviewed by Jason from Massachusetts

3.99/5  rDev +13.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
32oz growler, sample from the brewery.

Aside from the slight haze this is a great looking brew. Just enough crispness and stays clean throughout. Hint of malt sweetness, toasted graininess, and soft herbal hop in the nose and on the palate. Extremely drinkable, obviously very well put together.
Jun 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by ALC82 from Iowa

Apr 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.03 by BeerDazed from Wisconsin

Feb 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by hooverhawkeye from Iowa

Dec 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Berg77 from Iowa

Nov 28, 2014
Capital Gold from Confluence Brewing Company
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 35 ratings