435. Dogfish Head Golden Shower
This was purchased at Downtown Wine and Spirits earlier this summer. I had this last night, lightly warmed in my UFO Weizen glass.
Apparently this beer was originally called Prescription Pils and was only distributed at beer fests and a few beer bars. When DFH wanted to bottle for wider distribution the TTB wouldn't approve the name, so they renamed it Golden Shower.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Alcohol: 9.00%
Serving: Bottle, 750 mL
Style: American Double Pilsner
Appearance (4.5): Pours a clear copper color. A thick off-white head tops the beer, it thins to a persistent quarter-inch layer leaving thick lace.
Smell (4.0): Light, sweet and toasty malts, with fruity and caramel notes. There's a leafy hop aroma but it isn't strong.
Taste (4.0): Sweet, caramel and toasty malts upfront. There's a significant hop bitterness in the finish. The balance is good.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Medium-bodied, moderate carbonation and a little sticky.
Drinkability (3.5): High-alcohol and strong hops hurt the drinkability a little.
Overall (4.0): A tasty pilsner with a nice strong hop presence.
This was purchased at Downtown Wine and Spirits earlier this summer. I had this last night, lightly warmed in my UFO Weizen glass.
Apparently this beer was originally called Prescription Pils and was only distributed at beer fests and a few beer bars. When DFH wanted to bottle for wider distribution the TTB wouldn't approve the name, so they renamed it Golden Shower.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Alcohol: 9.00%
Serving: Bottle, 750 mL
Style: American Double Pilsner
Appearance (4.5): Pours a clear copper color. A thick off-white head tops the beer, it thins to a persistent quarter-inch layer leaving thick lace.
Smell (4.0): Light, sweet and toasty malts, with fruity and caramel notes. There's a leafy hop aroma but it isn't strong.
Taste (4.0): Sweet, caramel and toasty malts upfront. There's a significant hop bitterness in the finish. The balance is good.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Medium-bodied, moderate carbonation and a little sticky.
Drinkability (3.5): High-alcohol and strong hops hurt the drinkability a little.
Overall (4.0): A tasty pilsner with a nice strong hop presence.
Labels: American Double Pilsner, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Reviews
