Gerst Amber
Yazoo Brewing Company

Gerst AmberGerst Amber
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From:
Yazoo Brewing Company
 
Tennessee, United States
Style:
Altbier
Ranked #78
ABV:
5.1%
Score:
80
Ranked #26,172
Avg:
3.52 | pDev: 13.92%
Reviews:
62
Ratings:
334
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 25, 2024
Added:
Mar 25, 2011
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  100
Check out a piece of Nashville brewing history! Gerst Brewery was the original Nashville brewery, but never recovered after prohibition. We are excited to partner with the Chandler Family, owners of the Gerst Haus Restaurant, to bring this beer back right where it belongs – Nashville, Tennessee.

This is a very “clean” beer, with mostly German malts and a hint of flaked maize, remaining as true as possible to the original Gerst recipe.

11 IBUs
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Reviewed by Profundobaso from New York

3.71/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Look - 12 oz bottle poured into a small glass. light copper in color, very lightly cloudy, moderate head that mostly dissipates, leaving behind trace lacing.

Smell - toasted malts and bread dominate the nose. bits of caramel as well, though not much else. simple but pleasant.

Taste - lightly acidic, but as expected predominantly malts in the flavor too. low to no bitterness. finish is crisp with lingering malty flavors.

Feel - light to medium bodied (on lighter side), below average carbonation, and relatively light at around 5% ABV.

Overall - a tasty, old school style malt forward beer that is clean, easy to drink, and pairs with just about anything.
Jan 25, 2024
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Reviewed by bluejacket74 from Ohio

3.49/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12 ounce can, packaged 11/28/22. Thanks to Brutaltruth for this! Served in a nonic pint glass, the beer pours a mostly clear dark gold/amber color with not quite an inch off-white head. Head retention and lacing are both OK. The brew smells like apple, bready malt and some caramel. Taste is similar to the aroma, but with a bit of herbalness noticeable too. Mouthfeel/body is light/medium, it's a bit coating and has a low/moderate amount of carbonation. Thought this one was OK, would like to try it fresher at some point though. Worth trying if you're able to!
Dec 18, 2023
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Reviewed by DoubleJ from Wisconsin

3.41/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Yazoo has made its way into my area! This is a brewery that I have known about for a long time, and am finally getting a chance to taste one of the brewery's products. From a 12 ounce can, on to the beer:

The beer takes on an amber orange color with hues of yellow. The head's texture fizzles in my DeKoninck chalice, leaving thin whispy lace. A clean aroma; light toasted grain with a whisper of esters. Light in intensity; won't rock the boat.

Gerst is modeled after a pre-prohibiton recipe, and it comes across as such. A lighter taste compared to modern standards, Gerst goes for easy drinking and a light, agreeable flavor. The taste follows the aroma; vague esters lead the charge with toasted malt and vague bread crust. Light bodied, buzzy carbonation, and a pleasurable aftertaste round out the beer.

On paper, Gerst doesn't seem like much you would write about. But it succeeds as a beer with more than decent flavor and an easy character which I find myself going back to for more and more sips.
Dec 08, 2023
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois

3.54/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
I like how this old-school recipe was revived and how the label looks authentic; preserving regional character in Nashville and, presumably, the Ruhr Valley where Gerst emigrated from and brought the alt-style to the New World of TN.

Poured into my BA Respect Beer tulip, this Looks a pretty amber; but a lively foam would be better. Smells mostly of malt. Tastes are balanced by only 11 IBU, actually a malt-head's delight with a variety of grains in the bill. Light Feel, more bubbly would be nice; particularly if at lunch as I was today.

Bought this Amber on the build-your-6-pack shelf at Woodman's Kenosha. I have never seen Yazoo in Chicagoland; so we have another micro who has decided it's better to jump over the Illinois ABC. Can't blame them. And Yazoo has been around 20 years, starting slow as a homebrewer's dream, then grew into a Mom n' Pop shop and now they have an extended family that leads a better brewing culture to Nashville.
Dec 01, 2023
 
Rated: 3.55 by Chipwells from Georgia

Sep 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3.79 by Tuck_leepulin from Texas

Sep 15, 2023
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Reviewed by ATL6245 from Georgia

3.8/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Appearance: Clear amber, big white fluffy head with good retention.

Aroma: Malt forward. Bready and light toast. Low hops aroma.

Flavor: Follows aroma. Malty with bread, light toast but no strong caramel notes despite the appearance. Light fruity esters. Low bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied. Moderate to low carbonation. Clean dry finish.

Overall: Enjoyed this beer with dinner at a restaurant in Alpharetta. It has quite a sweet impression vs most Altbier, but finishes surprisingly dry. Low bitterness. Very drinkable.
Jun 25, 2023
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Rated by Death_Adder from South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Fair price, very drinkable, nothing remarkable.

Style: Amber Ale | Tap/Can/Bottle: Bottle | Abv: 4.9% | Rating: 3.5
May 24, 2023
 
Rated: 3.28 by QuintusHorace from California

May 07, 2023
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Reviewed by Brutaltruth from Ohio

3.44/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From the 12 oz can in a snifter. This solid little amber pours a clear
medium amber with a nice head of white foam that settles to a thick ring,
thin layer, and sports some nice light lacing. Nose of toasted malts, caramel,
and cereal grains with a hint of herbal hops. Flavors surpass the nose with
a fine presentation of caramel, toasted malts, corn, cereal grains, and light herbal
hops on the rear. Mouthfeel is medium light, medium carbonation, smooth,
and finishing lightly sweet.

Overall, a SOLID little amber------bring on the lawn mower!

Cheers
Mar 06, 2023
 
Rated: 3.65 by Hefsbeercaps from Ohio

Feb 27, 2023
 
Rated: 3.62 by Curt3 from Ohio

Jan 25, 2023
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Reviewed by Tilley4 from Tennessee

4/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I drink a lot of this beer when I can find it fresh which is pretty easy to do since it's brewed in Nashville.

Nothing fancy...nothing flashy.

Just a really well made amber that tastes great ice cold in the pool, with burgers or pizza, or hanging out on the back porch with friends.

Smooth and malty and I get a hint of the maize as well.

If you go to Nashville, you have to have at least one Gerst while in town..
Jan 07, 2023
 
Rated: 3.8 by mattjp03 from Alabama

Dec 09, 2022
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.25/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
12oz six pack from Total Wine. Amber colored pour with a small frothy head. Malty aroma and taste, light toffee notes, mildly sweet and dry. Pretty average.
Oct 08, 2022
 
Rated: 2.76 by bendukes86 from South Carolina

Aug 21, 2022
 
Rated: 3.6 by smithj4 from New York

Aug 13, 2022
 
Rated: 3.78 by dbrauneis from North Carolina

Aug 13, 2022
 
Rated: 3.66 by metter98 from New York

Aug 13, 2022
 
Rated: 3.68 by cdub70085 from Connecticut

Aug 04, 2022
Gerst Amber from Yazoo Brewing Company
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 334 ratings