Münchner Gold
Hacker-Pschorr Bräu GmbH

Münchner GoldMünchner Gold
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From:
Hacker-Pschorr Bräu GmbH
 
Germany
Style:
Helles
Ranked #183
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,433
Avg:
3.73 | pDev: 11.8%
Reviews:
331
Ratings:
775
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 07, 2024
Added:
Jun 30, 2006
Wants:
  23
Gots:
  101
At the end of the 19th century, Munich took great pleasure in two new beaming additions to the city; the golden Angel of Peace and the first lager beer specialty, Munich Gold. Still brewed by us to this day according to the age-old recipe, this slightly stronger beer is a mature masterpiece and delights with its enticing malty aroma and its slightly stronger original wort.
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Rated by cknoch from Canada (AB)

3.69/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Apr 15, 2017
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Rated: 3.75 by FLBeerGuy from Florida

Mar 07, 2024
 
Rated: 3.75 by mpenske from California

Feb 24, 2024
 
Rated: 3.53 by swierczt from Connecticut

Jan 19, 2024
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Rated by NolaHopHead from Louisiana

3.73/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Deuthces Haus
Jan 09, 2024
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.53/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
This is a very lovely brew with a tall pile of sticky foam on the crystal clear amber brew in the Kolsch glass. The aroma is fine— roasted malt with an herbal note. Sprightly mouthfeel with a thickish body. Very grainy taste and quite sweet. Hops seem to be faint, with a slight grassy taste. The persistent flavor of cornbread is not quite what I hope for in a stein. It's actually a gummy, candy taste with that hint of dull bitterness. Surprising flavors in an otherwise well-made beer. From the 500 ml can purchased on the West Coast.
Dec 29, 2023
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Rated by Caoimhin from Pennsylvania

3.96/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is a solid Helles
Dec 14, 2023
 
Rated: 3.77 by BeerInspector from Delaware

Dec 06, 2023
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Reviewed by BrochJam from Canada (ON)

2.68/5  rDev -28.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.25
I'm making this review as more of a note to self than anything - this is the particular flavour of bitter that I don't like. Not the most offensive I've ever tasted, but alas, this does not please the palette.
Nov 18, 2023
 
Rated: 4.18 by Bunuelian from Minnesota

Nov 16, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by NorbertB1974 from Germany

Nov 08, 2023
 
Rated: 3.88 by RalphStanley34 from French Polynesia

Oct 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3.88 by ctbeerman1 from Connecticut

Sep 05, 2023
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3.71/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I had this on draft 8/15/23 @ Laschet's Inn.

See-through dull yellow appearance.

Big white head; minimal lacing remained.

Dry wheat & mild pine notes in the nose.

Medium mouthfeel.

Corn & mild pine flavors.

Simple and drinkable...but not overly memorable.
Aug 20, 2023
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Reviewed by allengarvin from Texas

4.3/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
From a half-liter can. Bright gold color with a modest head. Grainy malt aroma, very clean, with light floral hops. Very nice flavor: clean malt, bitterness a little higher than many helles, all extremely drinkable any day of the week. How have I never had this before? This is definitely one of the better helles we can get in the US.
Aug 15, 2023
 
Rated: 3.65 by jakecattleco from California

Aug 12, 2023
 
Rated: 3.67 by Gagnonsux from Texas

Jul 15, 2023
 
Rated: 3.34 by stephenlee93 from England

Jun 14, 2023
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Reviewed by jgido759 from New Jersey

3.38/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 11.2 oz. bottle, date unknown.

Look is a clear golden amber with a thin head that dissipates rather quickly. Aroma is bready and grainy, like a typical lager. Taste is light, clean, and crisp with light carbonation. Not bad, not great, but overall a good beer.
Jun 14, 2023
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Reviewed by webbw326

4.8/5  rDev +28.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Pours to a gorgeous transparent golden color with a thick, frothy white head. Decent retention made up for by excellent lacing. Powerful grainy, bready, yeasty aromas with a signature Deutches Bier undertone of clean water. Taste brings a robust malt-forward profile with a light body and crisp, bready, thirst-quenching goodness. Hop presence serves merely to balance the flavor profile, but yields slight hints of lemon and pepper. Fantastic German beer that is totally worth the higher price point. Top 3 Helles lagers I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing.
May 29, 2023
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