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Chuckanut Dortmunder



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RATINGS: 8   MEAN: 3.6/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.23   EST. CALORIES: 165   ABV: 5.5%
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In the 1870’s the bottom fermented beers had swept Europe and the bustling working class city of Dortmund, Germany had developed its own adaption of the Pilsner style. The Dortmund style is slightly darker than pilsner, a burnished honey gold, edging toward amber. It steers away from the bold hop bitterness and aroma of Pilsner, preferring a firm maltiness, a full-bodied, slightly sweet palate; and a clean, dry finish. Dortmunder’s strength at 5.5-6% resembling the Marzen’s. This beer style has been nearly lost in history as World War II was very hard on the city of Dortmund.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
5000 (3998) - Hardened Liver, Washington, USA - DEC 18, 2009
Draught @ Brouwer’s Café:   Vibrant golden, very lively, large foamy white head, sparce lacing.   Grassy nose, very faint tortilla, corn that is.   Grassy, very musty, barnish too.   Has a smidgen of corn tortilla.   Body and mouthfeel are actually quite full.   Feels thicker than the average.   Soft sweetness, malty, a little mealy.   Could lose that tortilla and be more grassy.   Good, but the corn tortilla detracts a bit.   Would still be good on a hot day tho.


3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
IndianaRed (1727) - Boise, Idaho, USA - AUG 15, 2009
On tap at the BP. Lovely clear golden with plenty of effervescence. Small white skin of a head. Faint sweet light grain aroma. Flavor is sweet, and bready., A slight tart bite at the end, but tart and refreshing. A bit corny and cerealy but light crisp and nice, if a bit sweet. ]

3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
skoisirius (1029) - Seattle, Washington, USA - JUN 29, 2009
Finally trying out something from Chuckanut as recommended, and damn, definitely will look for more. They hit this one on the nose! Floral light hoppy aroma with a nice crisp and lightly hopped up and grassy flavor, while holding down a medium boided malt aspect. Tiny notes of honey are found as well. Simple, tasty, and well done. Great stuff!

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
snakeoilpete (324) - Seattle, Washington, USA - JUN 10, 2009
On tap at Naked City. Pours clear golden with a small white head. Mostly sweet bready malts with some grassy hops. Nice full mouthfeel with a little bit of honey.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
after4ever (4314) - Brier, Washington, USA - MAY 10, 2009
Draft at Brouwer’s. Wow, what a delight! Crystal clear bright golden body with multiple plumes of steadily rising carb. Loose white film on top. Nice grassy/floral nose. Crisp body. A bit full for a lager, but that’s to its credit, really. Big earthy hop bill rides up over a light, slightly crackery mid-palate. Sharp, bracing, refreshingly bitter finish.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
riversideAK (4381) - Shoreline, Washington, USA - MAY 6, 2009
On tap at Brouwers. Nice bready aroma, a touch sweet with light hoppy notes. Pours golden with a nice head and good visible bubbles. Bready flavors, somewhat biscuity, light sweetness with a hint of bitterness in the finish. Clean, dry finish. Drinks very well. Another gem of a lager from Chuckanut!

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
tongatim (22) - Bellingham, Washington, USA - MAR 5, 2009
On tap. Very clean lager that highlights the malt. Clean bready aroma, crystal clear honey colored. Substantial lingering mouthfeel that keeps the wonderful maltiness around for awhile. Nice balance of bitterness, sweetness, and gentle roundness, without any off flavors or competition from hop flavors/aromas. One is not enough.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
BrewDad (3384) - Olympia, Washington, USA - JAN 21, 2009
Taster – Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen - Bellingham, WA
Good coloring nice head this beer had the wheat aroma and the sweet grapefruit you always want to have in a Helles. The flavoring was very good and I really liked how this beer finished sweet yet dry.


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Beer: Chuckanut Dortmunder Rating Avg: 3.23 No. of Ratings: 8
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