Dog Days Dortmunder Style Lager
Two Brothers Brewing Company

Dog Days Dortmunder Style LagerDog Days Dortmunder Style Lager
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From:
Two Brothers Brewing Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
European / Dortmunder Export Lager
ABV:
5.1%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.54 | pDev: 13.28%
Reviews:
166
Ratings:
451
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 25, 2018
Added:
Aug 04, 2002
Wants:
  16
Gots:
  51
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Ratings by salvo:
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Reviewed by salvo from Indiana

3.6/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Pours pale hazy golden into a pint glass under a quarter inch of white head that quickly dissipates to a foam ring. Smell is yeasty and golden wheat, with some hops bitterness.

Honey malts quickly bitter, the noble hops quickly drying the palate and dissipating. Quick finish.

Light bodied and easy to drink. Should have had this around over the summer. Important: none of the chemical aftertaste of the big commercial lagers or of the really cheap versions.
Oct 28, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.78 by Magnapinna from Connecticut

Oct 25, 2018
 
Rated: 3.69 by robotic_being from Illinois

Jul 31, 2018
 
Rated: 3.54 by Rimbimhoot from Illinois

Jul 16, 2018
 
Rated: 3.81 by GoBearsWalter34 from Illinois

Oct 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.34 by adam36 from Illinois

Aug 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4.26 by maz from Illinois

Jul 15, 2017
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Reviewed by ThisWangsChung from Maryland

3.64/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
The aroma is pretty standard for the style: a nice hit of floral, earthy noble hops are countered with malt notes of table sugar and bread. There are also some notes of diacetyl, cereal grain, and *maybe* a hint of lime. It's a pretty standard nose for a golden lager with nothing particularly bad or good about it. Flavors on the palate strike a similar note. It starts off with touches of noble hops, giving way to slightly sweet middle and finish of lime. Corn and diacetyl are also there near the middle, but less assertive than what the aroma suggested. This displays a razor-sharp balance that so many American lagers lack, and there's even a modicum of depth. It does err towards the sweet side on the mouthfeel, though it's nothing overdone. Carbonation is medium-low for the style, helping to create a semi-creamy feel and a dry, clean finish. There's nothing crazy to be found here, but who cares? Those who crave a textbook lager loaded with finesse, balance, and refinement will really enjoy this. I could easily down a six-pack in the right mood.

3.64/5: Just a simple lager with a mediocre nose...or is it?
May 02, 2017
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Reviewed by beerguy04 from Illinois

4.67/5  rDev +31.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Pours a golden color with a big white head, and great lacing. The smell and taste is of crispy and of carmel malts. Mouthfeel is light and refreshing. Overall, a great summer beer.
Apr 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by coopdog1000 from Florida

Dec 14, 2016
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Reviewed by nausicaa-taos from Illinois

3.67/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
I like it out of the can. No tulip stuff. No solo cup. The can. It's like budweiser got a liberal arts degree. I'm not sure what it wanted to be, but that's how the story ended.
Dec 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by APMietelka from Illinois

Nov 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by BrewskiBrandon from Missouri

Oct 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by lilsmizzul1225 from Indiana

Sep 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.44 by bowzer4birdie from Illinois

Aug 30, 2016
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Reviewed by daliandragon from Maryland

3.95/5  rDev +11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Picked up on a midwest road trip last week. This looks the part but the nose is truly outstanding; structured, complex and balanced, with toasted malt and biscuits being the standout players.

Taste is light and creamy in texture. The biscuit notes and slightly spicy hops are joined by yeast and some late sugars. Solid for the style and add a half star if drank in summer heat.
Aug 14, 2016
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Reviewed by ChilliHeights from Ohio

3.78/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Beautiful Amber color and nice lacing on my glass. Had on tap in 16 oz pint glass. Good lager taste though not as good as Great Lakes. Refreshing on a 90 degree day. Cheers
Aug 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.67 by Bearshawks85 from Illinois

Aug 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.85 by mpgrif2 from Illinois

Jul 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by ConorGolden from New York

Jul 24, 2016
Dog Days Dortmunder Style Lager from Two Brothers Brewing Company
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 451 ratings