Goldfinger Brewing (2023)

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  1. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Well, the posting of this thread is certainly ill-timed what with their Dark Lager Day having come and gone this past weekend but figured to post one anyway as they've announced some cool upcoming beers. Will post these in the 2nd post.

    First, some OP formalities...

    Brewery Website -> https://goldfingerbrewing.com/
    Brewery location -> 513 Rogers St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
    Where can I find their beer? -> https://goldfingerbrewing.com/find-our-beer/

    Social Media
    Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/goldfingerbeer/
    Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/goldfingerbeer/
    Twitter -> https://twitter.com/goldfingerbeer
    BA Listing -> https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/59683/

    2022 thread -> https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/goldfinger-brewing-2022.664544/
     
    #1 Jaycase, Feb 14, 2023
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  2. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Now for some announcement details.

    Firstly, their Dark Lager Day beers will be hitting distribution this week:
    • Złotonator (Doppelbock)
    • Black Lager (Schwarzbier)
    • Black Pils
    Also, they've recently announced three triple decoction beers on the horizon:
    • Bohemian Pilsner
    • Czech 10° (Czech Pale Lager)
    • Danube Swabian (Historical Vienna Lager)

    The latter two above both use Sugar Creek Malt Co's heritage haná malt varietal originally from Moravia but a further interesting tidbit for Danube Swabian follows:

    While doing research into the origins of the Vienna lager, we discovered that the first batches ever brewed used a haná barley variety from Moravia whose peak usage ended after WWI. Coincidentally, Sugar Creek Malt Co had dedicated the last five years toward reviving this once prolific barley, which we used last year for our Czech Dark Lager and used most recently for our upcoming Czech pale lager.

    However, this malt was processed according to Pilsner specifications which would not be suitable for a Vienna lager. Upon further investigation, we were able to source the general malting and kilning parameters to create the first ever Vienna malt, which Sugar Creek followed to produce the closest thing to the original Vienna malt used to make the first Vienna lagers.

    A triple decoction mash using 100% original haná Vienna malt and 100% Czech Saaz hops, this will be the closest we will get to experience the first Vienna lagers ever enjoyed.
     
    #2 Jaycase, Feb 14, 2023
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  3. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Doppelbock anyone? Picked some up today, hope to sample this afternoon.
     
    #3 steveh, Feb 18, 2023
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  4. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Goldfinger dark lager season is a damn good time.
     
    #4 GuyFawkes, Feb 18, 2023
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  5. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Tried the Doppel this afternoon -- thought it was sort of lackluster in what I expect from a good Doppelbock, but got distracted with other goings on.

    Noticed toward the end of the glass that there was some nice malty breadiness, but I think they're adding too much hop compared to traditional German style.

    Pandering to modern Ami palate?
     
    #5 steveh, Feb 18, 2023
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  6. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Appears they were brewing a collaboration with Jack's Abby today.
     
    #6 Jaycase, Feb 28, 2023
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  7. ChicagoJ

    ChicagoJ Grand Pooh-Bah (5,247) Feb 2, 2015 Illinois
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    I really liked their latest Polish Pils release this weekend, more so than their standard Pils and first in the Polish series which I thought were good/solid.

    It’s no longer on draft in their taproom, but these were canned January 9th and still fresh, especially if you find in the wild refrigerated.

    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/59683/636594/
     
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  8. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Oh is that who they are brewing with?? Thats awesome!
     
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  9. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    You didn't stop by and push your nose up to the window? :grin:
     
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  10. CB_Michigan

    CB_Michigan Pooh-Bah (1,552) Sep 4, 2014 Illinois
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    I’m planning to stop by the taproom Thu night after dropping the kiddos at the in-laws. Probably around 8:45 or so if anyone wants to grab a drink.
     
    #10 CB_Michigan, Mar 30, 2023
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    CB_Michigan Pooh-Bah (1,552) Sep 4, 2014 Illinois
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    Dang, that Black Pils is something! So good! Sitting in the green hoodie if anyone makes it out.
     
    #11 CB_Michigan, Mar 31, 2023
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  12. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    I was going to try to make it, but the kids are still fighting bedtime ...

    per Instagram - ask for Tap 6.
     
    #12 FBarber, Mar 31, 2023
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  13. GrumpyGas

    GrumpyGas Grand Pooh-Bah (4,579) Apr 7, 2009 Illinois
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    Timing...
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    Last call pils. I also got a taste of the Bohemian on tap #6. (Insert Ah-nold quote here) Next time.
     
    #13 GrumpyGas, Mar 31, 2023
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  14. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Bohemian Pilsner hits distribution next week. Rejoice.
     
    #14 Jaycase, Apr 6, 2023
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  15. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Looked like they were canning Czech 10 today as well.
     
    #15 FBarber, Apr 6, 2023
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  16. ZAP

    ZAP Grand Pooh-Bah (4,048) Dec 1, 2001 Minnesota
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    Just got some Chicago beers in my hands and I'm early in the process but found Goldfinger Vienna considerably better than Dovetail Vienna.....also liking the Goldfinger Doppel...like I said I have several more to go through of varying brands but I'm high on Goldfinger right now..
     
    #16 ZAP, Apr 9, 2023
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  17. Jagrmaister

    Jagrmaister Zealot (609) Jan 13, 2018 Illinois
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    Agreed. Now do Roaring Table Vienna to round out the trifecta.

    For me, RT>GF>DT for the Vienna. Goldfinger definitely claims victory over Dovetail. None of them are a bad choice. All breweries are doing great stuff with Old World recipes/styles.
     
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  18. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Anything you find will be too old, unfortunately -- but I agree it's one of the best Viennas I've ever tried.

    My appreciation of Goldfinger is about .500, but I'll have to give their Vienna a try if I see it.
     
    #18 steveh, Apr 9, 2023
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  19. ZAP

    ZAP Grand Pooh-Bah (4,048) Dec 1, 2001 Minnesota
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    Unfortunately was not able to find Roaring Table...will have to make it a focus sometime. I've got relatives in Milwaukee and that wouldn't be a bad little side trip sometime...just had the Goldfinger Helles....fantastic...
     
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  20. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    They announced the Czech 10° release but sadly it's a taproom only release. No distro. <wompwomp.wav> Will proceed to drown my sorrows of this news with Bohemian Pilsner.
     
    #20 Jaycase, Apr 13, 2023
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