Dortmunder or German-Style Oktoberfest
A.Subcategory: Dortmunder/European-Style Export
(Description courtesy of Beer Advocate)
Sometimes referred to as a âDortmunder export,â the European-Style Export has the malt-forward flavor and sweetness of a German-style Helles, but the bitter base of a German-style Pilsener. This lager is all about balance, with medium hop character and firm but low malt sweetness. Look for toasted malt flavors and spicy floral hop aromas.
-Color â Straw to Deep Golden
-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present
- Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Sweet malt character should be low and should not be caramelly
- Hop Aroma and Flavor: Very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.
Perceived Bitterness : Medium
-Four Noble Hops
oHallertauer Mittelfrüh.
oTettnang.
oSpalt.
oSaaz.
-Body: Medium
-ABV: 4.0%-4.8%
Glassware: Pilsner Glass or Pokal - Typically a tall, slender and tapered 12-ounce glass, shaped like a trumpet at times, that captures the sparkling effervesces and colors of a Pils while maintaining its head. A Pokal is a European Pilsner glass with a stem.
Benefits: Showcases color, clarity and carbonation. Promotes head retention.
B. Subcategory: German-Style Oktoberfest/Wiesn
Today's Oktoberfest beers are similar to Dortmunder/European-Style Export beers
-Color â Straw to Golden
-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present
-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Sweet maltiness is low to medium-low
-Hop Aroma and Flavor: Very low to low
-Perceived Bitterness : Very low to low and in balance with the low sweet maltiness
-Body: Medium
-ABV: 4.0%-4.8%
-Examples (courtesy of Beer Advocate)
(
https://www.beeradvocate.com)
Dortmunder Gold | Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Brewed by:
Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Ohio, United States
greatlakesbrewing.com
Style: European Export / Dortmunder
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.80%
Notes / Commercial Description:
Yes, it's known for winning medals worldwide. But locally, it's known as "Dort," our flagship lager that humbly maintains its smooth, balanced (and charmingly unpretentious) ways.
A smooth, award-winning (and deceptively unassuming) balance of sweet malt and dry hop flavors.
World Beer Championships
16-Time Medal Winner Since 1994 (World Champion, Gold, Silver)
Great American Beer Festival Awards
1990 Gold Medal Winner
Jinx Proof | 3 Floyds Brewing Co.
Brewed by:
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
Indiana, United States
3floyds.com
Style: European Export / Dortmunder
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.10%
Notes / Commercial Description:
This refreshing continental-style pils has a light body combined with a pronounced noble hop aroma and a crisp dry finish. This is the perfect beer for easy, flavorful drinking. Brewed in collaboration with our friends at Jinx Proof tattoo in Washington, D.C.
35 IBU
Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***
Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
michael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com Like us on
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=enFacebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew Linked In:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**
Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278Craft Beer Storm You Tube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriberCraft Beer Storm Podcast Stitcher:
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-center-la-2/craft-beer-stormCraft Beer Storm Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerstorm/Craft Beer Storm Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelpotorti/
This podcast episode is all about Home Brew Clubs with an intimate interview with Mike Sears, President and veteran home brewer with the Forest City Brewers. We cover our "Real or Fake" segment with Home Brew Club Names (how good are you?) and drink some tasty craft beers from the likes of 3 Floyds, Toppling Goliath and Pig Minds Brewing Co., as well as a special home brews from a 3 year old barrel-aged home brew collaboration and a haze-bent New England IPA. Eric Jonson sits in to lead our Brewers Talk segment, putting the screws to Mike Sears with some home brew club history and retrospect for how to keep your club relevant, passionate and fun! All while we sip on Toppling Goliath Rover Truck Oatmeal Stout, Pig Minds Talk is Cheap Citra PA (an ode to NYC Ska band The Toasters) and followed by a tasting of 3 Floyds massive hopped Arctic Panzer Wolf...an Imperial IPA with killer artwork from Tim Lehi. All this and more accompanied by samples of fresh tracks from Rockford-based musician Micky Rosenquist. DRINK IT UP! 
