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MacTarnahans Zig Zag River Lager

MacTarnahans Zig Zag River Lager

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A Dortmunder/Helles brewed by
Portland Brewing Company (Pyramid)

Portland, Oregon USA

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233.36/5.03.32/5.0-93.9Lager glass P  Stats

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Here's further proof that a drinkable beer can also be an interesting beer. Our Zig Zag River Lager is smooth, mellow and aromatic, with an inviting flavor that strikes a balance between maltiness and hop bitterness. Zig Zag gets its name from the picturesque river that gathers icy snow-melt from the slopes of Mount Hood and carries it westward to the Willamette Valley.

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 brewshthereen (316), Oregon, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/512/20

Dec 31, 2004  
Sampled at the taproom. Light pale yellow in color, with a foamy white head. Faint flowery aroma that’s refreshingly clean smelling. Mild maltiness with a light hop flavor. Somewhat dry at the end. This was ok, just not a brew I would seek out.

 RSRIZZO (1027), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/103/514/20
Nov 26, 2007  
Had this beer on 6/11/1999. Color is a deep bright gold with very good carbonation and a light head. Aroma is a light malt scent. Taste is light with a faint hop flavor on the end that reminds me of Coors Extra Gold. Starts with a medium light body and a bubbly feel. As it goes down a light malt flavor begins and grows as the finish comes on which is followed by a nice hop flavor and well balanced hop bitterness. Nice beer to drink.


 oldrtybastrd (1512), Morlautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Dec 28, 2005  
Pours a clear golden yellow color. Aromas of grass, cheerios, and a touch of flowers. Flavor is kinda sweet to start, citrusy finish with some hop notes.


 Braudog (3463), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/512/20
Jun 5, 2004  
At the Portland tap room. Dark golden with a thin head. Another very malty beer, sweet and grainy. Tart appley finish. Not bad.


 Sham (1846), Seattle, Washington, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/510/20
Sep 6, 2003  
Pours a dark yellow with good head, and left a nice lace. Light citrus aroma. Fairly small fruit flavor. Nice clean palate. Nice for a lager but nothing really shines.



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