BUZZARDS BAY OLDE BUZZARD LAGER January 1, 2009Beers A-Zdortmunder lagerJohn Fortunato Earthy grain frenzy and dry doughy backbone dissolve by light watery finish. Buttery sweetness, mild bitterness, and musty tartness invoke glancing spiced hop trickle.
GREAT LAKES DORTMUNDER GOLD LAGER January 1, 2009Beers A-Zdortmunder lagerJohn Fortunato Less fruit-hopped version of Great Lakes Pale Ale more reliant on roasted caramel malts, soft earthen grains, and gently crisp carbonation. Simple, refreshing, but in need of veritable up-front lemony zest.
HEILEMAN’S SPECIAL EXPORT January 1, 2009Beers A-Zdortmunder lagerJohn Fortunato Muted sour malt blandness meets alcohol-riddled corn oil cheapness for cruddy cloy finish.