Wedding Lager Help

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  1. beachfirebrews

    beachfirebrews Devotee (344) Nov 10, 2011 Michigan
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    I am getting married in June and I'm currently trying to figure out what beers to have on tap. We are trying to keep it local (OH/PA/NY area) and I'm having trouble deciding on a lager/pilsner. At first I was thinking Great Lakes Elliot Ness or Victory Lager, but I'm starting to think a lighter lager or pilsner might be more appropriate. Any recommendations? I was thinking maybe GL Dortmunder Gold. I want something the BMC drinkers will find accessible since we won't be having any BMCs, but at the same time I want it to be a high quality brew.
     
    #1 beachfirebrews, Mar 25, 2013
  2. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Troegs Sunshine Pils is excellent, and should have crossover appeal. Hopefully it will be available in June.

    Another idea may be to go for a Kolsch- Captain Lawrence's is fantastic.
     
    #2 TongoRad, Mar 25, 2013
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  3. RonfromJersey

    RonfromJersey Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2002 New Jersey
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    I think you Dortmunder Gold is an excellent choice.

    I've found many BMCHC drinkers are turned off by craft pilsners' more aggressive hop profiles.
     
    #3 RonfromJersey, Mar 25, 2013
  4. cryme

    cryme Crusader (413) Jun 29, 2011 Delaware

    Sly Fox Helles?
     
    #4 cryme, Mar 25, 2013
  5. mdillon86

    mdillon86 Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Pennsylvania

    The Dortmunder would be a great choice. I would also consider Stoudt's Gold. Both are excellent beers and highly approachable.
     
    #5 mdillon86, Mar 25, 2013
  6. martin123012

    martin123012 Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2010 New Jersey

    any of the lighter options from victory

    summer lover, prima pils, headwaters,
     
    #6 martin123012, Mar 25, 2013
  7. zekeman17

    zekeman17 Pooh-Bah (2,082) Feb 14, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    I usually pick up Victory Lager for parties with a mix of beer tastes. It seems to be acceptable to all.
    I'm actually in the beginning stages of converting a couple of friends who are BMC drinkers
    because they've had (and liked) Victory at my place.
     
    #7 zekeman17, Mar 25, 2013
  8. BellportBeer

    BellportBeer Crusader (411) Dec 27, 2006 New York

    Sunshine Pils is a great Pils, but I agree that it is to agressive for the "pedestrian" beer drinker.
    Dortmunder Gold, and CL Kolsch are great suggestions. Ubu ale is another "Crowd pleaser" as are L.I.'s Long Ireland Celtic Ale, and Greenport Harbor Pale.Yards has some very good choices as well.
     
    #8 BellportBeer, Mar 25, 2013
  9. beachfirebrews

    beachfirebrews Devotee (344) Nov 10, 2011 Michigan
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    Thanks for the help and suggestions. I think it might be time to get a focus group for a GL/Victory/Troegs taste test! I completely forgot about Sly Fox Helles too.
     
    #9 beachfirebrews, Mar 25, 2013
  10. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Definitely Sly Fox Helles. It has a very mild flavor that BMC drinkers will recognize, but BAs will appreciate its many fantastic nuances. Stoudt's Gold Lager is similarly awesome, and V Lager is a good choice too. Victory Summer Love is good too if you're looking for something a little more crisp and pils-ish.
     
    #10 Steeeve, Mar 25, 2013
  11. Jaysus

    Jaysus Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2003 Pennsylvania

    Prima Pils was a hit at my wedding with the BMC crowd.
     
    #11 Jaysus, Mar 25, 2013
  12. gengle

    gengle Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Sunshine Pils available today @ the brewerey and shipping out to distrubution as well. Maybe it's release will turn this friggin weather around!

    Congrats on the nuptials!
     
    #12 gengle, Mar 25, 2013
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  13. ESHBG

    ESHBG Pooh-Bah (2,099) Jul 30, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    I would have assumed that Prima Pils would be a bit too hoppy for most in that crowd, though? I love Pilsners, I like hoppier beers but yet there is something about Prima Pils that just doesn't hit the mark for me...very unfortunately.

    I have to second Victory Lager, and that is a really tasty Lager and seems to hit the spot for the BMC crowd and the craft drinkers alike! Stoudts Gold would be a great choice as well and while I think GL Dortmunder Gold would be a decent choice too, I don't think it would hit as broad of a spectrum as some of the others would.
     
    #13 ESHBG, Mar 25, 2013
  14. CraftBeerTastic

    CraftBeerTastic Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Flying Dog (Frederick, MD) – Underdog Atlantic Lager is a fine lager with great grassy qualities and very drinkable. I believe most distributors can also get 1/6 barrels of this if you're going the kegerator route at your reception.
     
    #14 CraftBeerTastic, Mar 29, 2013
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