Gordon Biersch Pilsner - Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

sraimondi

Connecticut

3.43/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Picked this one up during a recent trip through North Carolina. Looked forward to trying this one, GB beers are not available in CT.

A--Pours with a pretty decent white, frothy head, which settles quickly to a film head with some spot lacing. A nice straw gold color, on style.

S--Mostly grain smell with some faint floral/grassy notes.

T--Surprisingly hoppy, given the lack of any real hop character in the smell. Starts with some sweetness, with a nice bitter hop bite in the finish, which dries things out. Slight metallic aftertaste, or I would have scored this one higher.

MF--Nice medium body.

D--The first GB beer I have reviewed. Overall, I liked this one. A good example of the style with no major flaws.

Serving type: bottle
@ Gordon Biersch, 33 East San Fernando Street, San Jose

01-19-2010 01:24:52 | More by sraimondi

Asics

Washington

3.5/5  rDev +6.7%

04-05-2013 21:27:19 | More by Asics

brheuer

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev +6.7%

03-24-2013 20:29:10 | More by brheuer

grumpygerman

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev +6.7%

03-10-2013 15:08:05 | More by grumpygerman

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -16.2%

03-09-2013 23:50:54 | More by ejimhof

t0rin0

California

3.25/5  rDev -0.9%

11-19-2012 03:01:41 | More by t0rin0

DioS

Georgia

3/5  rDev -8.5%

08-28-2012 18:22:41 | More by DioS

bobojuice

4/5  rDev +22%

08-16-2012 16:53:32 | More by bobojuice

JohnLynch

3/5  rDev -8.5%

08-04-2012 06:33:28 | More by JohnLynch

MJGTi

2.5/5  rDev -23.8%

07-14-2012 14:38:55 | More by MJGTi

Hardcore

Hawaii

3.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-25-2012 00:41:33 | More by Hardcore

crobinso

Colorado

2.5/5  rDev -23.8%

06-04-2012 23:28:53 | More by crobinso

Shineonsolar

3/5  rDev -8.5%

05-23-2012 23:36:37 | More by Shineonsolar

acurtis

New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -23.8%

01-22-2012 00:57:51 | More by acurtis

cdwil

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +6.7%

12-30-2011 21:12:01 | More by cdwil

EasyReader

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev +6.7%

12-19-2011 04:06:33 | More by EasyReader

mhaugo

California

3/5  rDev -8.5%

12-07-2011 02:06:16 | More by mhaugo

bpfrush

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev +6.7%

11-14-2011 19:40:46 | More by bpfrush

BucannonXC5

California

3.5/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a keg into a pilsner glass at Gordon Biersch in San Diego. About an inch of head. Plenty of lacing. Some film on the sides of the glass that stayed throughout. Color was honey.

Smelled malty, mainly grass and grains.

Initial taste was malts with heavy carbonation. Kind of a bland kick with a slight alcohol bite.

Medium body with lively carbonation. Still the bland kick.

Not the bad of a beer overall, at least compared to what else Gordon Biersch has to offer. Let’s face it, you’re going there for the food anyway.

Serving type: on-tap
@ Gordon Biersch, 33 East San Fernando Street, San Jose

08-27-2011 05:00:42 | More by BucannonXC5

Beerandraiderfan

Nevada

2.83/5  rDev -13.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Gold color, minimal head. Muted aroma, light biscuit nothingness.

Light body, touches of diacetyl, super mild hopping. Carbonation through the roof.

At almost $8 a 6 pack, I don't know why anyone would buy this, many better options. The beer isn't terrible, but it is expensive for what it is.

Serving type: bottle
@ Gordon Biersch, 33 East San Fernando Street, San Jose

07-20-2011 23:41:01 | More by Beerandraiderfan

fsimcox

California

3.25/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Pours a transparent, straw-yellow color with a bubbly white foamy head that dissipates quickly leaving a thin white layer. No lacing.

Smells of hops, lemon peel, and some hints of grass. Weak smell overall.

Tastes of sweet biscuit, malt, and some bitter hops in the finish, but not much. A bit of sweet biscuit in the aftertaste.

Mouthfeel is clean, crisp, a little thin, and some carbonation in the end.

Not a bad Pils. But not up there with the good ones.

Serving type: on-tap
@ Gordon Biersch, 33 East San Fernando Street, San Jose

02-26-2011 16:49:40 | More by fsimcox

Tucquan

Pennsylvania

3.4/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Had this on 2010-05-24 at the brew pub in Kansas City, MO (from tasting notes)

A - Clear straw with a pillowy white head that settles out quickly. Mild lacing.

S - Not much. Some grain and perhaps a little grass.

T - Reminds me of a Pilsner Urquel with a balance of sweetness, noble hops and some grassiness.

M - Medium body and carbonation with a clean feel.

D - Pretty easy to drink but the flavor wasn't interesting enough to bring me back for another.

Serving type: on-tap
@ Gordon Biersch, 33 East San Fernando Street, San Jose

11-22-2010 13:19:46 | More by Tucquan

lacqueredmouse

Australia

2.93/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours a clear deep golden colour, with a full and meringuey head of foam. Rocky bubbling leaves some sticky lacing. Lots of large-bubbled carbonation. It looks the part.

Nose is unfortunately really very weak. Bit of grainy malt, and maybe something green and a little fresher, with a bit of sharp seltzer water. Eh. Not great. Very lean on flavour.

Taste is clear and clean, but also extremely light, like the nose. Some graininess and a sharpness on the back which is probably the most pleasant aspect. Some slightly harsh huskiness come out later. Mouthfeel is sparkling, but the carbonation feels slightly bloating.

It's not bad, but it's only average. Drinkable enough, and more flavoursome than a generic pale lager, but not nearly as good as some of the best pilseners.

Serving type: on-tap
@ Gordon Biersch, 33 East San Fernando Street, San Jose

10-29-2010 17:17:54 | More by lacqueredmouse

jneiswender

Massachusetts

2.3/5  rDev -29.9%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

Had this beer on draft at the restaurant in the San Diego brewpub.

A-bright white head, old gold body and very clear.

S-clean and some faint fruit smell

T-clean, light grain flavor and some hop flavor at the end

M-light

D-overall a really weak beer. Not very flavorful and somewhat one dimensional.

Serving type: on-tap
@ Gordon Biersch, 33 East San Fernando Street, San Jose

03-05-2010 01:10:42 | More by jneiswender

armock

New York

2.2/5  rDev -32.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Had on tap at the Gorden Biersch bar at LAX at 9:30 am before flying home.

A - Poured a straw color with a white head that leaves lacing behind

S - Isn't very good its of grain and dirty socks

T - It doesn't taste any better than it smells even slightly sour

M - This beer has a light body with higher carbonation to it

D - This is the worst beer that I've had from Gordon Biersch and I won't be getting this one anytime soon again stay away

Serving type: on-tap
@ Gordon Biersch, 33 East San Fernando Street, San Jose

12-06-2009 22:43:12 | More by armock