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RATINGS: 41   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.32   EST. CALORIES: 159   ABV: 5.3%
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Style: Dampfbier

Local Option Dampf Loc is an all-barley warm fermented ale brewed by the folks from Chicago’s Local Option; inspired by “Dampfbier” originally crafted by medieval peasant inhabitants of southeast Bavaria’s Black Forest. During the fermentation process generous amounts of foam and surface bubbles burst in the tank, giving the illusion that the ferment is boiling or “steaming.” Tony Russomanno and Noah Hopkins took it upon themselves to brew Dampf Loc as a modern interpretation of its Teutonic predecessor, creating a “Hefe Gerste” ale that is true to its roots; unmistakable in character yet accessible to beer drinkers of all palates.

Dampf Loc has a mild hop profile, medium body with pleasant effervescence and a clear, rich, orange hue. Dampf Loc is ideal for warm months, yet enjoyable year round.
Web: http://www.localoptionbier.com
Bottle Size: 1 Pint 0.9oz (500ml)
Suggested Serving Size In: Weissbier Vase
Serving Temperature: 45°F, 7.2°C


dm9831's rating

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
dm9831 (1515) - Monee, Illinois, USA - SEP 24, 2011
hazy yellow, respectable white head, lots of lace. nose is musty malt, yeasty, hint of hops. taste is rather mild, musty malt with a slight floral hop presence. a mild, enjoyable beer.


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3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
alexsdad06 (3043) - Ohio, USA - MAY 18, 2013
Draft. Pours a clear amber color with a small white head. The aroma is mildly fruity, caramel toasted bread, a hint of honey and mild spices. The flavor is clean toasted bread, caramel, light fruit notes, hints of spicy hops and grass. Decent.

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
DrSilverworm (2726) - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - MAY 4, 2013
On tap. Labeled as a "steam beer". Mostly clear amber - orange color. Thin off-white head. Just a little loose bits of lace. Medium body. Smooth, soft carbonation. More dry finish. Lightly fruity flavor, some bread. Sort of a crisp, light citrusy, light tropical flavor. Light bitter taste, little sweet, nothing too strong in the taste, but nothing bothersome. Solid example of the style. I’m starting to figure out what a California Common is supposed to taste like. Like this brew, pretty much.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
b3shine (2244) - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - MAY 4, 2013
Draft to taster at Dutch’s. Looks good for the style; a mostly transparent brownish-orange with off-white lacing. Smells malty and lightly hoppy. Tastes like it smells with average mouthfeel. Not bad.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
bb (5888) - Alamo, California, USA - MAY 2, 2013
Draft. Rich amber beer with a big cream head. Light caramel and light spice aroma. Spice and light citrus flavor with light grain. Medium bodied. Spice and light citrus linger with light cereal/grain.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
jcwattsrugger (10000) - Florida and, New Jersey, USA - APR 25, 2013
@Blind Pig-on tap-white-gold. A-sweet grain-caramel. T-sweet grain-caramel, soft fruit/spice hops. Easy.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
DuffMan (5196) - the land of bitumen, beef & beer, Alberta, CANADA - APR 24, 2013
On tap @ Farmhouse. Light amber body, medium white head. Lightly spicy and rustic yeasty character, light citrus. Like a Saison-light if that makes sense. Hmmmm, could I use the word "light" more in a rating?

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
dogfish120love (722) - Westfield, Massachusetts, USA - APR 14, 2013
Pours a dark moderately hazy orange with a faint white lacing.. Heavy wheat aroma. Moderately funky with a hint of fruitiness.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
rbrazell (967) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - APR 3, 2013
Draft at Redlight. Amber color pour with a bubbly white head. Slightly sweet bread, green pepper and grainy malt notes on the aroma. Sweet clean and crisp flavor with a touch of a spicy hop character on the finish. Nice, drinkable beer.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
northropfrye (1352) - Steinbach, Manitoba, CANADA - MAR 29, 2013
A quality session beer, I guess you could say. Not too intense but some nice hoppiness. Nice.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Nate (3327) - Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA - MAR 25, 2013
On tap at City Beer. Mild grain and mash sweet notes, dusty and mealy. Very light hop character in the nose. Dark golden amber clear with medium haze, topped with thin off-white creamy lacing head. Medium watery body with medium carbonation. Starts nutty and sweet, with light mash flavors, alcohol, and some mild astringent woody parts. Easy drinking, fairly well balanced with smooth nutty-sweet finish and after.


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