Labrador Lager - Thirsty Dog Brewing Company

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

4.22/5  rDev +15.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Review from BeerAdvocate Magazine Issue #42 (Jul 2010):

This has a glimmering golden color and a lacing that most beers would be jealous of. This beer has a malty nose and a hint of fruit and herbs from the hops. Smooth lagers with a clean medium body win us over ... this is one of those. It's malty, but mostly on the dry side. The hops are well rounded with a sizable bitterness and a drawn out, somewhat subtle flavor. This beer is bready and yeasty with some alcohol in the finish. A very impressive lager. It stands bigger and more complex than expected.

Serving type: bottle

01-11-2011 03:33:51 | More by BeerAdvocate

Skott1123

Ohio

3/5  rDev -17.8%

04-14-2013 04:46:57 | More by Skott1123

thegodfather1076

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +16.4%

04-12-2013 00:59:10 | More by thegodfather1076

Stoshu

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +23.3%

03-18-2013 20:05:41 | More by Stoshu

leprechaunandfatman

Illinois

4/5  rDev +9.6%

03-05-2013 01:25:53 | More by leprechaunandfatman

DStoked

Ohio

2.5/5  rDev -31.5%

02-26-2013 21:15:23 | More by DStoked

BamfBacon

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

02-17-2013 16:49:34 | More by BamfBacon

maznblue80

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -11%

02-16-2013 05:31:04 | More by maznblue80

Kalev13

Delaware

4.25/5  rDev +16.4%

02-14-2013 15:14:01 | More by Kalev13

Jenessa

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -11%

02-03-2013 05:35:13 | More by Jenessa

440kk

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

01-23-2013 03:58:28 | More by 440kk

whendeathsleeps

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -11%

01-12-2013 23:28:34 | More by whendeathsleeps

MAUEX_MFA

Rhode Island

3/5  rDev -17.8%

12-27-2012 03:38:35 | More by MAUEX_MFA

JackRB

Ohio

4/5  rDev +9.6%

12-25-2012 19:38:27 | More by JackRB

metter98

New York

3.55/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: The beer is clear deep yellow in color and has a moderate amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a thin white head that faded away, leaving only a bit of bubbles on the surface.
S: There are light to moderate aromas of fruity yeast in the nose-apple juice stands out in particular.
T: Like the smell, the taste has flavors of apple juice and notes of biscuity malts. There are some slight hints of grassy hops and bitterness towards the finish: these become a bit stronger as the beer warms up.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied and clean on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation. There is a bit of dryness in the finish.
O: This beer seems to be a bit heavier compared to other beers in the style but it is still very easy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2012 20:06:43 | More by metter98

drolen

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

12-22-2012 21:38:43 | More by drolen

OB1

Ohio

4/5  rDev +9.6%

12-19-2012 17:33:46 | More by OB1

ExplodingPopTart

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +30.1%

12-11-2012 01:48:58 | More by ExplodingPopTart

chasmandocharles

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

12-06-2012 23:59:22 | More by chasmandocharles

JimmyFlatRock

Ohio

4/5  rDev +9.6%

12-05-2012 03:18:36 | More by JimmyFlatRock

flagmantho

Washington

3.83/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from 12oz bottle into a pint glass.

Appearance: medium golden hue with a little dash of haze and a moderate effervescence. Head pours a thin layer of frothy white foam which doesn't stick around too long. Not too bad.

Smell: sweetish malt with a little hint of noble hops and a clean finish. A bit low in intensity, but it's nice enough.

Taste: pretty rich flavor here, considering the mild aroma. The sweet malt has a rather floral tinge to it; I'm thinking this is yeast-born and not from the otherwise pretty normal noble hops. There's a hint of graininess and a light but acceptable bitterness at the end. A decent Dort!

Mouthfeel: medium body with a light carbonation and a moderate creaminess. Not enough effervescence in my opinion, but the body is nice; almost like a bock.

Overall: a good beer, it's a bit fruity and floral for the style. It feels like it's approaching a bock in many ways (body & sweetness), but overall it's a tasty and drinkable brew.

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2012 01:04:24 | More by flagmantho

searsclone

Arizona

4.3/5  rDev +17.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

bottle into a globe glass. copper colored, clear with floaters. off white head with lacing starting from the head dissipating.

smell is malt, brown sugar, chocolate, caramel and perfume

taste is hops, pine, malts, cinnamon, dark chocolate, caramel, and spice

mouthfeel is crisp, yet creamy and chewy. leaves a syrupy coating on the tongue

one of the best lagers I have had, and it were available locally, I would make it one of my go to beers.

Serving type: bottle

11-25-2012 01:52:37 | More by searsclone

JacobA58

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

10-25-2012 23:58:11 | More by JacobA58

Noelito76

New York

2.25/5  rDev -38.4%

10-21-2012 18:55:57 | More by Noelito76

CoryJHarber

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

10-15-2012 19:38:10 | More by CoryJHarber