Berghoff Brewery – Dortwunder Lager

Berghoff Brewery – Dortwunder Lager

Dortmunder-Style Lager
ABV: 5.5%
IBU: 26
Bottle
Bottled on: 11/13/14
Tasting on: 3/13/15
Glass: Pilsner

Aroma: Overtones of grapefruit hops. Undertones of spicy hops and lager yeast. 7.5/10

Appearance: Straw with a white head. Good clarity. 8/10

Flavor: A clean beginning with some light malt is followed by a dry middle. Moderate hop bitterness in the end with tropical and grapefruit notes. The grapefruit hops continue in the aftertaste. 16/20

Mouthfeel: Medium with moderate carbonation. No alcohol. 8.5/10

Overall Impression: A surprising hop profile and a surprisingly bitter, hoppy lager with a mostly clean malt background. 41/50

Final Score: 81%