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.
KALNAPILIS EXPORT LAGER January 1, 2009Beers A-Zdortmunder lagerJohn Fortunato Sour doughy malts contrast honeyed wheat insistence of mildly creamy medium-bodied pale-toned 'helles' lager. Lemony herbal hop nuance defers harsh astringency.