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Pacific Wonderland Lager
Deschutes Brewery
- From:
- Deschutes Brewery
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- American Lager
Ranked #75 - ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 84
Ranked #22,712 - Avg:
- 3.74 | pDev: 9.63%
- Reviews:
- 124
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Oct 28, 2023
- Added:
- Aug 07, 2016
- Wants:
- 12
- Gots:
- 82
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
Inspired by the Pacific Northwest, this unexpected dry-hopped lager gets its light, citrusy twist from Tettnang Mandarina Hops.
40 IBU
40 IBU
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.38/5 rDev -9.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.38/5 rDev -9.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Lost rating from 2017. Deschutes Tasting room, Bend. Pale golden pour, foamy white head. Grainy, bready aroma, hint of hops. Taste is malty, biscuity with a crisp, hoppy back end
Oct 28, 2023
Rated by SushiSakeBeer from Oregon
3.75/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
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Jul 16, 2020
Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia
3.96/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz bottle poured into a tulip
A- pours clear golden in color with a one-finger foamy white head that has good retention after settling
S- clean aroma with toasted grains, slightly bready, hint of citrus and floral hops
T- toasted grains, caramel, earthy yeast, hint of citrusy hops. Clean toasted malt finish
M- medium-light body with moderate carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel and a clean and crisp finish
O- a straight up, well made lager with superior drinkability
Jun 25, 2020A- pours clear golden in color with a one-finger foamy white head that has good retention after settling
S- clean aroma with toasted grains, slightly bready, hint of citrus and floral hops
T- toasted grains, caramel, earthy yeast, hint of citrusy hops. Clean toasted malt finish
M- medium-light body with moderate carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel and a clean and crisp finish
O- a straight up, well made lager with superior drinkability
Reviewed by BWED from Colorado
3.96/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
12 oz. bottle poured into willibecher.
A- Straw in color, a bit hazy from bottle conditioning. Head white, a little frothy. Good lacing, retention okay.
S- Very pleasant, delicate bloom. Light citrus, with some floral notes. Just a touch of grain/toast.
T- Like aroma, delicate, drinkable. Floral and citrus, some straw/grassy notes.
M- Body light, crisp. Light linger on the tongue.
Jun 11, 2020A- Straw in color, a bit hazy from bottle conditioning. Head white, a little frothy. Good lacing, retention okay.
S- Very pleasant, delicate bloom. Light citrus, with some floral notes. Just a touch of grain/toast.
T- Like aroma, delicate, drinkable. Floral and citrus, some straw/grassy notes.
M- Body light, crisp. Light linger on the tongue.
Reviewed by dunkel_weizen from Oregon
3.49/5 rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.49/5 rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
2 month old bottle poured into a pint glass. Weak head but good lacing. Average pour, not particularly impressive, and the carbonation seems weak. The color is a very nice pale yellow, classic clean lager. The nose is reminiscent of tart crisp hops on a nice bread (barley) base. The beer introduces itself with a crisp hoppy bitterness up front alongside a thin mouthfeel, finishing with a lasting bready malt that sits for a while. The flavor profile is notable dry across the board. Good lager.
This is easy drinking, and as Deschutes posits on the bottle, it's a "versatile lager" for sure. While I might pick other beers for a nice clear day, I do appreciate this as a straightforward (and tasty) craft lager in a world pervaded by complex beers.
May 09, 2020This is easy drinking, and as Deschutes posits on the bottle, it's a "versatile lager" for sure. While I might pick other beers for a nice clear day, I do appreciate this as a straightforward (and tasty) craft lager in a world pervaded by complex beers.
Reviewed by Ruger_44-Redhawk from Idaho
3.76/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.76/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Not big into lagers, but switching it up a bit for warmer weather. This one pours a perfectly clear gold color. Smell is citrus and malt. Feel is very smooth. Taste has some honey and hops with a big malt backbone. Nice camp fire drinker.
May 02, 2020
Reviewed by GStone899 from Minnesota
3.82/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.82/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a bottle this has mild hops and floral notes with a bit of citrus. Almost like a lager and a pils mixed together. Pours an opaque golden color with moderate head. Good summer lager as it's light enough to not bog you down. Could use a bit more of a hoppy or citrus flavor.
May 27, 2019
Pacific Wonderland Lager from Deschutes Brewery
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
391 ratings
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