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March 2018 - Best Spring Lagers

March 2018 - Best Spring Lagers
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Potosi Brewing Company Northern Method Doppelbock
94 points
Potosi Brewing Company
Northern Method Doppelbock
Rich maroon color. Interesting aromas and flavors of chocolate and coffee with chili peppers, baked ham and beans, soy nuts, and smoked cheese with a slightly chewy, vibrant, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, refreshing, medium-long finish with notes of melted chocolate toffee, mocha gelato, dried fruits, and peppered kale finish. A deliciously rich, complex, and chewy Doppelbock with great chocolate notes.
94 points
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ABK Hell Das Blaue
93 points
ABK
Hell Das Blaue
Minutely hazy light gold color. Citrusy aromas and flavors of lemon marmalade on raisin toast, thyme honey on an onion roll, lemon italian ice, and candied apple peel with a satiny, bright, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-long finish displaying accents of wafers with lemon cream, nut brittle, bibb lettuce, and clay finish. A fruity and expressive, lemony helles that begs for another sip.
93 points
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Deschutes Brewery Pacific Wonderland Lager
92 points
Deschutes Brewery
Pacific Wonderland Lager
Minutely hazy light gold color. Tropical aromas and flavors of citrus and mango marmalades, lemon herb muffin, orange blossom honey, and hint of balloon with a slightly chewy, vibrant, finely carbonated, dryish medium body and a tingling, engaging, medium-long finish revealing accents of egg-washed peppercorn bread, salted nuts, and radish sprouts finish. A delicious and vibrant lager that hits all the high notes.
92 points
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Fulton Brewing Company Standard Lager
92 points
Fulton Brewing Company
Standard Lager
Bright copper color. Toasty aromas and flavors of freshly buttered toast and fancy citrus and herb soap with a supple, vibrant, effervescent, dry medium body and a graceful, medium-long finish that shows notes of salty roasted nuts, taro and root vegetable chips, and bit of asparagus frittata finish. A rich, dry crisp lager for everyday enjoyment.
92 points
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Samuel Adams Noble Pils
92 points
Samuel Adams
Noble Pils
Brilliant old gold color. Earthy, herbal aromas of orange marmalade, mushroom with piney herbs, pork rind, and lady grey tea with a full body and a tingling, medium-long arugula, lemon pepper, nutskin, and wet earth finish. A vibrant, slightly funky hoppy Pilsner.
92 points
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Samuel Adams Bohemian Pilsner
92 points
Samuel Adams
Bohemian Pilsner
Medium old gold color. Interesting aromas of herb rye toast with orange jam with a supple, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity full body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long caramelized mango and pineapple, radish sprouts, tamarind candy, and kale finish. A tasty, fruity, herbal and round Pilsner.
92 points
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Crossroads Pilsner
91 points
Crossroads
Pilsner
Brilliant light gold color. Inviting aromas and flavors of toasted multigrain bread and oat muffin with lemon curd with a supple, bright, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long finish displaying notes of kiwi-banana custard pastry, polenta, and pepper finish. A lovely, lively Pilsner with fruity tropical center.
91 points
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Hofmühl Privat Pils
91 points
Hofmühl
Privat Pils
Light gold color. Toasty, herbal aromas and flavors of toasted herb bread and croissant, roasted corn and sweet potato, dried citrus, and schmaltz muffin with a satiny, tangy, finely carbonated, dryish medium body and a tingling, subtle, long finish that shows notes of braised radicchio, pepper, creamy polenta, and poached egg and minerals finish. A delicious, spot-on Pilsner with great flavor and length.
91 points
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Samuel Adams Boston Lager
91 points
Samuel Adams
Boston Lager
Brilliant amber color. Toasty aromas and flavors of pepper and herb rub, hop pellets, buttered dark toast, and caramelized nuts and citrus with a satiny, vibrant, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a subtle, long finish with notes of pepper, arugula, and mocha nuts finish. A round, tasty, nicely integrated amber lager that nails the style in a very refreshing manner.
91 points
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Great Lakes Brewing Co. Turntable Pils
90 points
Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Turntable Pils
Brilliant light gold color. Savory aromas and flavors of honey buttered baguette, smoked turkey jerky, prosciutto and asparagus omelet, and pickled fruits and cucumbers with a satiny, vibrant, finely carbonated, dryish medium-to-full body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long finish revealing notes of lemon-herb corn bread muffin, pepper and olive relish, and dried apricots finish. A super savory and refreshing Pilsner that is sure to please.
90 points
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Hofmühl Hell
90 points
Hofmühl
Hell
Gold color. Earthy aromas and flavors of fresh bread crust, hint of creamed spinach, hard boiled egg with grits and saltines, and wet grass with a supple, crisp, effervescent, medium body and a tingling, breezy finish revealing notes of lettuce and sprouts, wet grain, peppered bamboo shoot, and minerals finish. A pristine and refreshing Helles that will hit the spot.
90 points
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Samuel Adams Kellerbier
90 points
Samuel Adams
Kellerbier
Deep amber color. Aromas and flavors of carrot cake, chocolate toffee, and egg croissant with a supple, bright, finely carbonated, dryish medium body and an interesting, long finish imparting notes of peppered nuts and greens, pizza, dried banana, and melon salad finish. A round and refreshing Kellerbier with instant appeal and a table-friendly personality.
90 points
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Stanley Park Brewing DayTrip West Coast Lager
90 points
Stanley Park Brewing
DayTrip West Coast Lager
Minutely hazy light gold color. Attractive, citrusy, tropical aromas of orange mango marmalade and frosted lemon scone with a supple, lively, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, appealing, medium-long grapefruit Italian ice, toasted baguette, and pepper finish. A fun, juicy tropical lager that is sure to please.
90 points
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Urban Chestnut Brewing Company Zwickel Helles Lager
90 points
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Zwickel Helles Lager
Minutely hazy light gold color. Attractive, savory aromas and flavors of fancy breakfast panini and citrus herb scone with a supple, crisp, effervescent, dryish medium body and an effortless, engaging, medium-long finish with suggestions of toast, bread pudding, and citrus relish finish. A lively and refreshing helles with substance and style.
90 points
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Birds Fly South Tunnel Vision Kellerbier
89 points
Birds Fly South
Tunnel Vision Kellerbier
Golden yellow color. Aromas of kiwi, egg sandwich, and plantain chips with a supple, finely carbonated, dryish medium body and a tingling, snappy banana nut corn muffin, peppered jicama, radish sprouts, and pretzel bread finish. A pillowy, savory choice for pub food.
89 points
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O’Connor Brewing Company R&R Lager
89 points
O’Connor Brewing Company
R&R Lager
Brilliant light gold color. Fruity, toasty aromas and flavors of fruitcake and zucchini bread and lemon and banana soufflé with a satiny, vibrant, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, appealing, long finish conveying suggestions of crusty peppercorn herb muffin, radish, arugula, and roasted nuts finish. A vivacious, zesty Pilsner that wakes the palate and waters the mouth for another sip or bite of food.
89 points
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Rogue Ales Yellow Snow Pilsner
89 points
Rogue Ales
Yellow Snow Pilsner
Brilliant golden yellow color. Floral, fresh aromas and flavors of banana melon salad, lemon vanilla custard, and hint of piney herbs with a silky, bright, finely carbonated, medium body and a polished, interesting, medium-long finish with notes of thyme honey on nut toast, berry-mango chutney, fruit loops, and bbq sweet potato chip finish. A pleasant, very fruity lager that will be a crowd pleaser.
89 points
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Stevens Point Brewery Point Classic Amber
89 points
Stevens Point Brewery
Point Classic Amber
Medium red oak color. Aromas and flavors of toasted dark rye bread, chestnut toffee, and saltines with a satiny, bright, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, engaging, medium-length finish that exhibits notes of brown sugar sautéed fruits, radish sprouts and lettuce, cola float, and grass finish. A light and easy-drinking amber lager with a nice caramel malt character.
89 points
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Adirondack Brewery Bobcat Blonde Pilsner
88 points
Adirondack Brewery
Bobcat Blonde Pilsner
Minutely hazy light gold color. Aromas and flavors of honeyed cornbread muffin and melon in cream with a supple, crisp, finely carbonated, dryish light-to-medium body and a relaxed finish with notes of praline, lettuces, radish, and toast finish. A rock solid, clean and snappy crusher of a Pilsner.
88 points
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Samuel Adams Fresh as Helles
88 points
Samuel Adams
Fresh as Helles
Brilliant golden amber color. Herbal aromas and flavors of lemongrass and lemon verbena, moroccan orange spice cake, lady grey tea, and fruity vitamins with a round, vibrant, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, intricate, long finish that presents notes of toasted fruit cake and caramelized citrus finish. Not really a Munich Helles, but rich and delicious fruit-bomb of a lager that will appeal to new school hop pale ale drinkers.
88 points
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Stanley Park Brewing Noble Pilsner
88 points
Stanley Park Brewing
Noble Pilsner
Golden yellow color. Aromas and flavors of crusty italian bread, poached egg, and quince-lemon marmalade with a supple, crisp, effervescent, dryish light-to-medium body and an even, breezy finish displaying notes of buttered toast, radish, and lemon with lettuce finish. A crisp, easy drinking lager.
88 points
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New Belgium Brewing Co. Bohemian Style Pilsener
87 points
New Belgium Brewing Co.
Bohemian Style Pilsener
Brilliant yellow color. Aromas and flavors of scrambled eggs, orange blossom honey on toast, crackers, and oven-roasted tomatoes with a supple, bright, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long finish evoking notes of toasted panettone, mesclun, and lemon-pepper muffin finish. A rock solid Pilsner that will be versatile.
87 points
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Sierra Blanca Brewing Company Outlaw Lager
87 points
Sierra Blanca Brewing Company
Outlaw Lager
Bright copper color. Inviting aromas and flavors of dark toast with nutella, banana nut muffin, swedish rye cracker with lemon-herb butter, and grassy earth with a satiny, bright, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, complex, long finish revealing notes of spiced nuts and cocoa-dusted dried fruits finish. A very dry and nutty lager that is a natural pairing for roasts.
87 points
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Stevens Point Brewery Big Charlie Special Lager
87 points
Stevens Point Brewery
Big Charlie Special Lager
Minutely hazy old gold color. Aromas of mango yogurt, honey buttered cornbread muffin, and praline with a supple, bright, petillant, fruity medium body and an even, interesting, medium-length honey nut cereal and bit of honey candy, pineapple preserves on toast, and grape skin finish. A fun, fruity lager with crowd pleasing tendencies.
87 points
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Urban Chestnut Brewing Company Stammtisch Pilsner
87 points
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Stammtisch Pilsner
Brilliant gold color. Aromas of scalloped potatoes with pepper, buttered potato bread toast, poached egg, and hint of banana and vegetable chips with a velvety, lively, petillant, dryish medium body and a tingling, stimulating, long peppercorn muffin, dried lemon, grilled radicchio, and limestone finish. A vibrant mouthfilling Pilsner with bold zesty peppery hops and a long astringent finish tailor made for the table.
87 points
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Sierra Blanca Brewing Company Desert Pilsner
86 points
Sierra Blanca Brewing Company
Desert Pilsner
Bright yellow color. Interesting aromas and flavors of roasted root vegetables, starfruit pastry, greek yogurt, and egg salad sandwich with a satiny, vibrant, finely carbonated, dryish medium body and an effortless, charming, medium-long finish with touches of peppered greens and jicama and herb bread finish. A fun, lively, slightly rambunctious Pilsner that will be great with savory south of the border cuisine.
86 points
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Four Peaks Brewing Co. Golden Lager
85 points
Four Peaks Brewing Co.
Golden Lager
Brilliant golden yellow color. Aromas of lemon curd on muffin, lightly floral honey, and hint of orange balsamic vinaigrette with a medium body and a somewhat odd, buoyant buttery caramel corn, cashew nougat, coconut custard, and microgreens finish. An interesting, slightly tropical sweet and sourish lager for summertime fare.
85 points
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Urban Chestnut Brewing Company Urban Underdog Lager
84 points
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Urban Underdog Lager
Brilliant light gold color. Toasty, sulfurous aromas and flavors of ham and egg and cheese croissant, tortilla chips, and struck match with a supple, finely carbonated, dryish light-to-medium body and a breezy finish imparting touches of orange buttered toast, bibb lettuce, and bit of radish finish. An easy-drinking lawnmower beer that would a good upgrade for a macro drinker.
84 points
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Crossroads Endless Summer Pale Lager
83 points
Crossroads
Endless Summer Pale Lager
Minutely hazy golden yellow color. Citrusy, savory aromas and flavors of spiced dried mango, egg croissant, lemon tamarind custard, and marinated artichoke hearts with a supple, crisp, fizzy, sourish light-to-medium body and a smooth, delightful, medium-length finish with notes of meyer lemon and peach juice, ruby grapefruit, and jicama finish. A pleasant, slightly sourish, lemony beer with good crushability.
83 points
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Diamond Knot Brewing Co. SVM Pilsner
83 points
Diamond Knot Brewing Co.
SVM Pilsner
Gold color. Interesting aromas and flavors of rum spice fruit cake, white grape relish, creme fraiche, and hint of silly putty with a supple, crisp, finely carbonated, dryish medium body and a sleek, breezy finish with nuances of corn jalapeño muffin, charred endive and radicchio, and pepper radish finish. A nice wooly and astringent earthy hop accented Pilsner for the table.
83 points
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Potosi Brewing Company Czech Style Pilsner
81 points
Potosi Brewing Company
Czech Style Pilsner
Minutely hazy golden amber color. Interesting aromas of fruity honeycomb, sourdough toast, dark homemade potato chips and country potatoes, and vegetable omelet with a supple, lively, effervescent, dryish medium body and a peppery, interesting, medium-long saltines, grilled veggie lettuce with lemon dressing, radishes, and peppers finish. A very snappy, peppery and earthy Pilsner that will shine at the table, especially fried foods.
81 points
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Bad Sons Beer Co. Light Rider
80 points
Bad Sons Beer Co.
Light Rider
Hazy light gold color. Aromas of pineapple can, cream of asparagus soup, pool swim suit, and cigarette box with a supple, soft, effervescent, dryish light-to-medium body and an uncommon, breezy hash browns potato skins, lemon custard and pith, grass clipping, and bamboo finish. A pithy citrusy lager for pub grub.
80 points
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High Hops Brewery The Cold One Lager
80 points
High Hops Brewery
The Cold One Lager
Hazy yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of veggie taco with mango-papaya relish, white bread dough toast, and lemon chiffon with a supple, crisp, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, interesting, medium-length finish with touches of lemon-honey vinaigrette on salad with blue cheese, sourdough toast points, artichoke hearts, and melon rind finish. A savory, earthy session beer.
80 points
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The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. German-style Pils
80 points
The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co.
German-style Pils
Yellow color. Citrusy, savory, sulfurous aromas and flavors of lemongrass relish, hard boiled egg, sappy piney herbs, and tinned pineapple with a satiny, bright, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long finish with notes of glazed peach pastry, kiwi-lemon salsa, and orange blossom honey on rye finish. A full-throttle fruity lager crusher.
80 points
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