Gordon Biersch Sommergold (Sommerfest)

On tap at the Columbus location.Pours a translucent gold color with a nice white lacing on the edge.The nose was malty and hoppy.Flavor was hoppy,crisp with a light mouthfeel.Finished of slightly bitter.This definately a lght, refreshing summer beer.

2008 Southern Brewers Fest . Tap. Atlanta Brewpub. Golden yellow, very little haze. Light malted aroma. Slight fruit, hints of lemon. Flavor is light malt. Very balanced. Very light. Good for everday enjoyment. Just not mind blowing enough for my curious mind.

Draft, at the San Jose airport location. Brownish gold color with some lasting off-white head. Aroma was lager-like with some slightly citrusy hops. Flavor is some biscuity malt, sort of grainy but somewhat sweet also and APA style hopping. I thought this was either an APA or a hopped-up winter lager. Sort of strange beer, but enjoyed it.

Name: Summergold
Date: 07/06/2008
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub, Atlanta

Appearance: clear gold, creamy white head, thick lace,
Aroma: light sweet malt aroma,
Flavor: light malt flavor, good crisp hops give it a balancing bitterness, touch of sweetness comes back to even out the hops but still stays mostly dry, long bitter finish,

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 9/20
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **/4

Miami location. Served in excellent tall Kolsch glass. Pure gold, mostly clear, white 1/2 inch head. Lemony, lemon-lime soda aromas are inviting on a hot day and suggest refreshment if not super beer. Thin body. Decent crisp, peppery hop aftertaste but altogether an unexceptional brew.