Bavarian Lager
Capital Brewery

Bavarian LagerBavarian Lager
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From:
Capital Brewery
 
Wisconsin, United States
Style:
Helles
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
84
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 11.32%
Reviews:
83
Ratings:
93
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 19, 2021
Added:
Mar 14, 2002
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
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Rated: 3.59 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Nov 19, 2021
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.02/5  rDev -18.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Darker copper color, 1/2" white head, srm darker than average for style for sure. Aroma is almost nothing.

Taste is very pedestrian. They go for that traditional German thing here. Bready toasty descriptors.

Capital has always went traditional, and this was no exception. Not really grabbing what makes this a helles lager specifically, I guess its more malty and less hoppy. Just middle of the road for me really.
Oct 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.43 by EmptyPockets from Illinois

Aug 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by matjack85 from Illinois

Feb 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by ssimpson89 from Illinois

Dec 28, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by imperialking from Illinois

Nov 13, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Crstumpf from California

Feb 11, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by windelbo from Massachusetts

Jan 15, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by scootercrabb from Illinois

Nov 29, 2011
 
Rated: 4.25 by brandoman63 from Illinois

Nov 28, 2011
 
Rated: 3 by barnzy78 from Illinois

Nov 25, 2011
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Reviewed by jsh420 from Illinois

2.43/5  rDev -34.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
pours semi hazy copper orange with a 1 finger head that faded to a film and left some spotted lacing

smells of light cereal grains and a little apple

taste is rather bland - light grains and apples that were a bit tart

mouthfeel - medium body with low carbonation very smooth and creamy

overall - very let down with this offering from capital since the make some of the best lagers i have had - maybe that is why this beer has been retired
Apr 18, 2011
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Reviewed by bristol2120 from Illinois

3.97/5  rDev +7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a moderately coppery hue, with a good, solid head. The coloring is pleasing, though possibly a bit darker than I am used to seeing in a Munich helles. Aroma is very good, with a nice malty, bready presence, and hops detectable in the background. Taste is very rich, with a sweet, maltiness dominating other notes. The taste is pleasant, but I would expect a greater hops presence for the style. Mouthfeel is very good with a smooth body, and a subdued carbonation. Overall, this is a nicely drinkable beer, but it also seems to trend a bit toward an Oktoberfest style than a true Munich helles.
May 08, 2010
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Reviewed by beerwolf77 from Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured into my pint glass the beer is clear golden yellow. About one finger of white head recedes leaving a smattering of soapy lace.

The aroma is malt sweet grains. Earthy black dirt hints as well.

The flavor is mostly sweet grain. Moderate malt with a apple like swet finish. Not real strong in this area.

Medium to light crisp clean body.

Overall a nice representation of the style. Capital does lagers quite well.
Mar 13, 2010
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Reviewed by Beerandraiderfan from Nevada

2.91/5  rDev -21.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Used to drink this a good amount in Milwaukee, picked up from Koppa's. Appearance, looks copperish. Aroma is kind of a turn off, smells like old beer from a basement party.

Taste, nothing stands out. Hop quality = minimal, malt bill, alright, yeast doesn't seem to bring anything to the table.

Mouthfeel lacks any development or diminishment. Very drinkable, because there's nothing there, its like water.
Mar 07, 2010
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Reviewed by TurdFurgison from Ohio

4.42/5  rDev +19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Over the past few months I've gone through about three 6-packs of this, and only now do I realize that I haven't reviewed it yet. This has been a go-to lager for me since I "discovered" it for sale in IL, so now I'll rectify this oversight.

The beer is an orange-copper shade, clear, with a thick slab of solid-looking foam and typically some decent streaks of lace. The aroma is perfect Helles lager, just exactly what I'm looking for each time I pour one. Very malty with only enough noble hops to restrain the sweetness, giving the nose a rich bready quality. The taste is also all malt, toasty and bready with a very nice profile of pale malts, nothing notable from the hops (appropriately). Medium body with a slightly creamy texture, decent carbonation but not enough to make things spicy, just a smooth drinking lager.

If you like well-constructed Helles lagers, this is for you. Among my favorite American takes on the style, edging close to New Glarus Bohemian Lager.
Mar 07, 2010
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Reviewed by dstc from Florida

3.7/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a golden, amber color with a light tan head. Head falls to nothing. Sort of looks like apple juice.

Clean grains and mild malt aroma.

Sweet, clean taste. Rather typical lager style.

Light to medium bodied in the mouth with moderate carbonation.

Easy drinking beer with a rather clean finish.
Sep 23, 2009
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Reviewed by vishneda from Illinois

2.86/5  rDev -22.9%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass.

Liked: Easy drinking beer that goes down smooth, right on target for a bright lager. Has a nice floral aroma that was strong off of the initial pour.

Needs Improvement: Pale looking beer with light fizz on top. Had a pale taste as well, with some notes of corn and very macro-like flavor profile. It wasn't what I had hoped for and a far cry from some of the better ones I've had in this style.

(Tasting notes dated 24 Aug 2009)
Aug 25, 2009
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Reviewed by Tone from Missouri

3.68/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a clear, golden color. 2/3 inch head of a white color. Good retention and good lacing. Smells of earthy malt, yeast, sweet malt, slight grain, and some nutty aroma. Fits the style of a Munich Helles Lager. Mouth feel is smooth and crisp with a low carbonation level. Tastes of earthy malt, yeast, slight hop, some pale malt. Overall, not a bad munich, but slightly lacking in body.
Aug 20, 2009
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Reviewed by campbellj21 from Illinois

3.88/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a bottle into a pilsner glass.

A-Very clear golden/yellow color with a 1 1/2 inch white head that reduces to a ring around the top and stays with the beer, no lacing.

S-A little weak smell, hard to pick up, a little malt and some grassy notes.

T-Sweet maltiness at the beginning finishing with a nice herbal hop finishing, a very clean aftertaste with just a little bitterness.

M-Good carb, light in body and nice and crisp.

D-Very easy drinking and can be a nice session beer and could go well with a full dinner.
Jun 24, 2009
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