Wiedemann’s Special Lager
Geo. Wiedemann Brewing Company, LLC

Wiedemann’s Special LagerWiedemann’s Special Lager
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From:
Geo. Wiedemann Brewing Company, LLC
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Bohemian / Czech Pilsner
ABV:
4.3%
Score:
78
Avg:
3.26 | pDev: 17.18%
Reviews:
13
Ratings:
33
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 07, 2019
Added:
Jan 08, 2013
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  7
A refreshing Bohemian-style lager, brewed with a proprietary blend of malted barley and aromatic hops. Made famous by George Wiedemann’s original Bohemian Special that was brewed in Newport Kentucky for more than 100 years. Served cold and crisp, our new Wiedemann’s Special Lager pays tribute to that local brewing tradition
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Ratings by McGrumpster:
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Rated by McGrumpster from Ohio

2.75/5  rDev -15.6%

Aug 31, 2013
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Reviewed by nicholas2121 from Ohio

4/5  rDev +22.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Wiedemann’s Special Lager brewed by
Geo. Wiedemann Brewing Company, LLC, with an ABV of 5.30% This Bohemian Pilsener pours off the Tap a deep golden amber color with a small white head. There is also some thin lacing to this brew, it dose stick to the side of the glass. Tbe smell is sweet mixed with mirror grains and malts. You pick up some hop notes in the smell as well. So far, Wiedemann’s Special Lager is a nice inviting brew. Now for the taste, it is Bold with flavors. There is a nice bite to this brew, mixed with sweetness. The mouth feel is Bold, Sweet, Clean, Smooth and Refreshing. The body of Wiedemann’s Special Lager is a solid medium. This brew would go nice with any occasion. There is nothing overpowering about this brew, it has a super nice balance to it. I can't get over how smooth this brew goes down. Overall I am going to give Wiedemann’s Special Lager a solid 4 out of 5. I would definitely look this brew up again givin the opportunity to. Geo. Wiedemann Brewing Company, LLC, did a super nice job with with this brew.
Nov 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by tykechandler from Kentucky

Apr 14, 2016
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Reviewed by buschbeer from Ohio

3.28/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
12 FL. OZ. bottle
Served in a pilsner glass

This beer pours pale yellow in color. It is capped with an inch of white head that doesn't stick around long, but it leaves some lacing.

I get grain and stewed vegetables.

It tastes like your typical regional, rust belt lager from the days of yore. It has a grainy flavor with virtually no hops.

Moderate. It's not water thin like something from BMC.

I'm a sucker for nostalgic beers. I didn't even know this beer was still made. I had it almost 20 years ago in my early 20's when we used to have "Shit Beer Sundays." I believe it came in stubby bottles then. It's not as bad as I remember. It's in the same vein as PBR for all you hipster types.
Nov 22, 2015
 
 
Rated: 3.34 by IrishGreen from Kentucky

Jul 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by rdub from Pennsylvania

Jul 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.46 by GearHaiku from New York

Dec 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.08 by cnagle28 from Ohio

Dec 14, 2014
 
 
Rated: 3 by WillWillows from Ohio

Dec 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Damageman from Ohio

Nov 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by billab914 from Virginia

Aug 30, 2014
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Reviewed by orcrist_cleaver from New York

2.98/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
A: Nice light gold, but vary short lasting and soapy, loose fitting head.

S: Sweet malts, restrained Saaz hops. Slight apple/fruity note.

M: Medium-full body and medium carbonation. A little soft, and lacks crispness.

T: Corn malt and caramel sweet and lots of floral nectar. No bitterness from Saaz hops. Vegetal diacetyl flavor. Not too complex, sweet and buttery. Goes down way to easy though.
Aug 12, 2014
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Reviewed by SaltofOH from Ohio

3.41/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Appearance: Pale straw gold. Bright white head fades to some white lacing on the rim.

Aroma: Vague fruitiness. Clean, bitter Euro hops.

Taste: Rich, clean, dry arrival, dry and bittering across mid-palate.

Mouthfeel: Mid-to-light. Solid, bitter finish.

Overall: Decent, inoffensive pale lager. Very refreshing, though not among my favorites for the style.
Jun 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by CED from Ohio

Jun 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by OB1 from Ohio

Jun 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by gwiedman1 from New York

Jun 07, 2014
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.18/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
12 oz bottle. Bottle and 6 pack carrier indicate Newport KY brewing.
No dates anywhere and cery cheap, so I was relieved that this is a decent beer ... an unremarkable 'lawnmower' beer, but plenty drinkable. Actually, the aroma is reasonably appealing for style, albeit sweet and light in hops. Light bodied with medium carbonation that would be better if increased than if decreased.
Jun 06, 2014
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

3.42/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Fuller in taste and in body than the typical lager, this bohemian cool-fermented beer provides much of the rusticity that was captured by the original Czech lager brewers. Its bright and appetizing golden hue and cottony cap also gives it a boost in the "looks" department.

Yet as the aromas and flavors release, the common barley-sweeten beer is alive with light bread, straw and starchy creaminess. Its tepid floral character links up with a note of butterscotch and honeysuckle as the initial flavors take hold.

The middle is full compared to lager standards and has a juicy grain character that makes it somewhat fat and satisfying. Its floral character fades but its bready taste and structure continue to firm. Its slow developing bitterness adds a calming bitterness to a lightly buttered toast and honey as it links up with tomato-like acidity.

And then the bitterness rises in finish to provide a spicy balance, also as the malts dissolve and the creaminess recedes slightly. Its finish is semi-crisp, semi-clean as a light coat of olive oil remains, reinforcing the beer's fuller and fatty tone. Its hop spice, light apple-like sulfur and short vegetative acidity give the palate a lot to think about in the beer's quick exit.
May 15, 2014
Wiedemann’s Special Lager from Geo. Wiedemann Brewing Company, LLC
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 33 ratings