Gudenhoppy Pils - Fat Heads Brewery & Saloon

ThePorterSorter

New York

4.19/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

The beer pours a slightly golden, dull, clear straw yellow topped by an inch of fluffy white head. The nose has a subtle graininess and a touch of bitterness. Similarly the taste presents with grain sweetness upfront followed by a slightly fruity yeast in the middle and a floral, hoppy finish. This beer definitely gives prima pils a run for its money. The mouthfeel is relatively mild and grainy, with initial sweetness that transitions into a slightly fruity, floral, semi-dry finish. It's well carbonated/attenuated and packs a very delicious floral hop bite that lingers. I'm definitely satisfied with this purchase and think it carries the Fat Head's reputation well.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2013 02:43:27 | More by ThePorterSorter

wvsabbath

West Virginia

4.16/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Serving Type - Bottle

Appearance - Golden yellow, 1/2 inch head that fizzy out rather quickly. Nice lacing.

Smell - Classic pilsner aroma, yeasty, straw, barnyard funk. Some lemon, white grapes, and spices also.

Taste - First sip is rather hoppy bitter mixed with pils malts and yeasts. Loads of grassy/floral flavors mixed with some spices and lemon. Fruits like grapes, pear and even a lemon/lime mix really come out at the finish. Alcohol is near non existent.

Mouthfeel - First sip is overload of bitter hops and pils malts. But soon mouth adjusts and more fruits and sugars come out. Palate gets a load of fruits, spices and more pils malts and hops. The aftertaste is dry, bitter and lemon sweet.

Overall - Very solid, and a lot of hops for a pilsner. Might be a little to bitter/sour for a beginner pilsner drinker but its for sure a winner. A must try for fans of the style.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 22:45:04 | More by wvsabbath

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

on tap at hawthornes in philly - served in chalice (weird)

Mostly clear auburn pour with a thin layering of white head with some toasted edges. Thin layer of film retains while drinking, leaving a few spots of lacing behind.

Intense grassy noble hops with spicy notes in the nose, way out of bounds for the style but incredibly exciting. Toasted malts and soft sweetness.

More big time noble hops singing right up front, amplified with fresh cut grass and spicy bitterness. Pleasant malty backbone, toasted grains with minimal sweetness. Refreshing, crisp finish.

Lighter medium body, decent carbonation, clean and dry on the tongue. Essentially a hopped-up pilsner, but this one was on point for me. This reminds me a little oh Humulus Lager, just not quite as amazing.

Serving type: on-tap

06-09-2013 16:56:00 | More by xnicknj

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.91/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Yep. It's a hoppy pilsener alright. Can't really get much off of it besides a bit of a grassy tone. There is a noticable hop spice tone, of course. It's kind of earthy and tastes like soil somewhat. I guess that's what this one comes down to: rustic and earthy with hop character a plenty, considering the style. A nice easy drinker.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 03:38:46 | More by RblWthACoz

BB1313

Ohio

4.29/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

I've had this on-tap a couple times over the years, so it's nice to see them throw this one in a bottle. 12oz bottle poured into a flute. Pours a transparent light golden, huge fluffy white head and leaves nice lacing. Looks great. The aromas are full of sweet malts, breads, crackers. There's a subtle touch of fruity hops in the aroma. This truly is a hoppy pilsener. This one will slap you in the face with its spiciness. More hop bitterness than hop flavors. Lots of black pepper in the mix. Earthy and robust. Extremely crisp and refreshing. Mouthfeel is crisp and has active carbonation. It's smooth and is very quaffable. Well crafted. So good.

This might be my new go-to pilsener now that it's bottled. This one can give Prima Pils a run for its money. Slam dunk. Bravo.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 01:18:43 | More by BB1313

Omnium

Pennsylvania

3.74/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Bottle > Pint Glass

A - Crystal clear yellow, half a finger head, nice lacing.
S - Smells like a pilsner does, definitely get the german yeast, a little spice, and some of those noble hops.
T - Grassy, and bitter elements from the noble hops, but crisp and refreshing.
M - Clean, but the acrid bitterness can be a bit much as it lasts too long.
O - Decent pilsner, with an extra addition of noble hops, makes for a sessionable german pils.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 22:26:09 | More by Omnium

Brenden

Ohio

3.91/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A big, fluffy white head stands for a long time on top of a medium yellow-golden, mildly hazed beer. Impressive retention leads to a ring of lacing at the top of the glass and a mix of patching and spotting below.
It seems like a fairly traditional pils, a bit on the hoppier side but stifled somewhat in the aroma. Maybe it's stronger out of the bottle, but I don't get much strength. A it comes out as it warms, but not as much as I'd like.
The flavor opens it up more. It is hoppy, but it starts off less so and hops bitterness grows with every sip. Grassy and herbal with a balancing biscuit flavor from the malts come along with an added dryness and additional lemon and more herb pulls through.
Crisp and bright in a body that's medium leaning lighter, carbonation is appropriate. It lends a bit of smoothness that comes alongside the crisp bite.

Serving type: on-tap

05-08-2013 02:00:46 | More by Brenden

thecheapies

Pennsylvania

4.18/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Truly gold in color with a beautiful-looking dimpled head. It sits about an inch thick and doesn't budge.

Dry tinny cracker malts, light lemoniness, and citrus hop delight. Hint of tart tropical fruits.

Woah! Super crisp with a lovely lemony twist. Staunchly bitter with rigorous leaf hop presence. Slightly minty in its bitterness. Never steers into acridity. Clean dry finish with some lingering lemon zest, pith, and near-metallic bitterness.

Great sudsy feel. Big mouthful of bubbles. Body is appropriately on the light side. So quenching. Near perfect Keller Pils.

Serving type: on-tap

08-14-2012 03:49:28 | More by thecheapies

AwYeh

California

3.98/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Enjoyed at 101 Bottles in Kent, Ohio from a pilsener glass.

A: Pours a deep bright yellow color, topped off by a towering, foamy white head. Good lacing left behind.

S: Grassy hops are most prevalent, alongside a biscuity sweetness and light yeast flavors.

T: Very flavorful, with intense grassy and earthy flavors making up most of the flavor. A light metallic note shows up, but doesn't really detract from the rest of the taste.

M: Very creamy and smooth, with a lingering dry finish that helps the beer's flavor hang around for a while.

O: A solid beer, and one well worth trying if you see it (unless it's surrounded by a variety of other Fat Heads beers, then there would be some decisions to be made).

Serving type: on-tap

08-12-2012 20:07:11 | More by AwYeh

DrDemento456

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Got a pint at my local Beer Nutz for 5 bucks.

A - Pours a very bright clear yellow with tons of carbonation and a 1/2 inch of frothy white head. Nice.

S - Bittering abrasive hops mix with pilsner malts and yeasts.

T - At first it was very bittering with only a slight twang of biscuit malt to balance the finish but halfway through I really started to dig this dry hopped pilsner. Good and hoppy indeed.

M - Light bodied and sharp with carbonation and mildly bittering hops.

Overall worth a go if you like a light beer with a ton of great hop flavor.

Serving type: on-tap

07-03-2012 00:34:55 | More by DrDemento456

akorsak

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A bright pilsener filled at the brewpub last Thursday (1-Sep).

A: The pils, as I mentioned, is bright. It's golden straw color can't take away from the radiant intensity. A thick white head, over two fingers on multiple pours. Lacing ensued.

S: The aromas, biscuity light but pungently hoppy, are a refreshing blast. The pale biscuity aromas are bready. The earthen hops are herbal with a crisp finish. Both malt and hop are focused but balanced.

T: The pils is still well carbonated, a day after opening. The hoppiness strikes first, sharp with flowers and herbs. The breadiness is biscuity, ever so sweet, and remarkably pale. The individual ingredient sizzle together, sweet but bitter and biscuity and dry. Nondescript hoppiness drives the finish, plenty of bitterness for the end of the sip.

M: The mouthfeel comes the way I like it, pleasantly hoppy. A good selection for a growler, accessible and light enough for a cool late summer day.

Serving type: growler

09-10-2011 19:29:51 | More by akorsak

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.38/5  rDev -13.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

Passable pils on tap at the brewpub in Cleveland. The taste is OK it is hoppy at 40 ibu. Light mouthfeel, OK drinkability on a hot day. Served at appropriate temperature and carbonation. Kind of unbalanced for the style.More of a weak pale ale, andneeds tweaking or dropping.

Serving type: on-tap

07-10-2011 18:39:05 | More by northyorksammy

OWSLEY069

Pennsylvania

3.68/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a clean pale yellow color with a white head. In the aroma, quite lager like with some pine like hops. In the taste, a small pine hop flavor and a dry malty backing. A small hop bite and a medium to lighter bodied mouthfeel, with a dry pine hop in the aftertaste. A nice hop presence, felt more like a bock than a pils.

Serving type: on-tap

07-08-2011 14:10:15 | More by OWSLEY069

Hojaminbag

Colorado

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Gundenhoppy pils has a bright yellow-gold body and a creamy white head. Pretty good lacing and retention.

The aroma has a lot of earthy and grassy scents to it, with grain notes in the background.

I think it is fair to say that “Gundenhoppy” lives up to its name, as this is a packed with hop flavor. Earthy and grassy hops rule the flavor, bringing with them a fairly strong bitterness. A slight, almost metallic hint and some fruity flavors come from the hops also. The backbone is clean pils malt, with bits of grain and cracker. Definitely skewed toward the hops.

Noticeably bitter on the tongue, highly carbonated and well-done.

For loves of hoppy pilsners, this one is a must-try. I would like a little bit more balance, but I still really liked this one.

Serving type: on-tap

07-01-2011 13:57:32 | More by Hojaminbag

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance - Slight head and a golden color.

Smell - nice nose with hops and malts.

Taste - very good taste this is why we drink beer. Slightly sweet and slightly hoppy nothing overbearing.

Mouthfeel - perfect blend of the usual ingredients matched in a great way.

Overall - This is the beer for the first day of summer I may have to go back and get a growler.

Serving type: on-tap

06-21-2011 23:52:32 | More by ejimhof

IronCitySteve

Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours a hazy yet bright yellowish golden color with a thick one finger foam head and some spotty lacing.

S: Average scent on the nose. There are some undertones of noble hops, mostly grassy and citrys scents. There is a mild undertone off white bread as well.

T: Starts off with a really nice crisp grassy and earthy hops taste. Very clean tasting. In the middle the slightly buttered saltine cracker taste comes through. Finishes with a slight citrus taste along with the buttered saltines,

M: Very light crisp and refreshing. A nice lighted bodied beer with excellent carbonation.

O: This is a great beer for a summer day. Ample amount of hops, but not overpowering that are balanced by the saltine cracker taste. This beer is crisp clean and quite refreshing.

Serving type: on-tap

06-19-2011 18:12:05 | More by IronCitySteve

Stinkypuss

Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Fat Head's : Gudenhoppy

Pours a clear straw yellow, bone white crackling head forms and some lace on the glass. Aroma is grassy, light pine and some bready malts. In the flavor, biscuity malt and a complimentary earthy hop bitterness. Crisp, clean, good hop presence and goes down all too easily. Would most certainly compliment a Fathead's sandwich.

Serving type: on-tap

06-12-2011 16:59:51 | More by Stinkypuss

WVbeergeek

Ohio

4.23/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Pours a bright straw golden slightly hazed hue with a thicket of bright white head. Fine evenly spread lacing. Nose is full of noble hops grassy/citrus/herbal notes with a bready pale base malt kicking in. Dry bitter finish very nice hoppy pils, I could definitely enjoy this in number I should have gotten a growler. Probably the most impressive beer I've had from the Fathead's brewery other than the Headhunter IPA. Hoppier than most but remains balanced the palce biscuit breadiness works so well with the strong assertive noble hop character. First beer of the day at Fathead's Pittsburgh so nothing else was interfering with my judgement of how much I enjoyed this beer. Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied crisp dry finish lively carbonation dead on for the style. Drinkability like I said this is poundable, I could have gotten a growler but instead I picked up a case of Prima Pils on my way home. I liked it better than Stoudts pils but less than Prima and Pikeland to compare it to some of my favorite PA brewed American pils.

Bottled on 5/2/13 nice to see these Fatheads brews thriving in person with 12 ounce bottles in six pack formats. Appears a pale golden hue with a slightly hazed body, full on white head. Even speckled lacing settles all day as the head slowly dwindles down. Aroma is full of green hops grassy citrus tones hops, very noble in character. Light biscuit malt character going strong, even keeled semi sweet notes. Flavor is great a hoppy pilsner that drinks like a badass, big hoppy notes with each sip biscuit malts even bodied notes, I love this beer he studied the art of the pils in German Gudenhoppy is another great pilsner bred right in the greater Pittsburgh Cleveland region. I'm loving the tri colored caps with the black and white fathead's logo either on orange, green, or yellow backgrounds each one is as mesmerizing as the next, refreshing beer at it's best.

Serving type: on-tap

11-07-2010 13:42:45 | More by WVbeergeek

jampics2

Ohio

3.95/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap @ Fat Heads. 

Gudenhoppy Pils is unfiltered with great head retention and amazing lace. Golden straw color.  A very nice looking German pilsner. 

The nose is made up of nice Pilsen malt with some noble hops.  In particular, Perle and Hallertauer bring their herbal and slightly spicy signatures and make a splash while still remaining well within in style guidelines.  They add just a touch of lemon and citrus to the mix.   

Pilsen malt gives a nice base with some sweetness and serves as a vehicle for the noble hops to showcase earthy and mildly tart notes.  Slight graininess and malt reminiscent of unsalted crackers.  A touch of lemon and grass from the hops.   

This beer is creamier than anticipated - I'm not sure if it's just due to low carb, but the body seems more medium than light.  That being said, it's easy to drink. Overall, this is a good beer but not as refreshing as other Pilsner or Lager offerings from Fat Heads.  If you enjoy Pilsners, seek this out. If you're more of an extreme beer guy, there are many more adventurous and rewarding beers at Fat Heads for you. Decent nonetheless.  

Serving type: on-tap

10-06-2010 00:07:10 | More by jampics2

goblue3509

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a clear golden color with a bright white one finger head which gives way to some lacing up and down the glass. The aroma is of noble hops, earthy and crisp as well as a little bit of crackers present. The taste is earthy noble hops up front for a nice crisp bite, and is balanced out by the taste of crackers and pilsner malt and a hint of citrus to balance things out. The mouthfeel is very carbonated and medium bodied. The drinkability is good, for a pilsner there is a nice balanced flavor. This is a fairly easy drink, the slight tartness in the middle might be a little harsh to keep you from drinking a lot but it is a solid beer.

Serving type: on-tap

09-12-2010 14:26:42 | More by goblue3509

djwilson

Ohio

4.72/5  rDev +20.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Poured fro Growler into Pilsner glass.

Pours a nice golden yellow with a slight haze.
Big head giving way to some lacing along top and sides of the glass.

Smells slightly malty with a big hop presence.

Taste is what I expected, nice maltiness up front, very crisp finish with lingering hops. Not over the top with the hops but they let you know there there!

This is one beer that I could drink all day, nice light, refreshing pilsner to quench your thirst, but enough hops to keep me satisfied with out being overwhelmed on a hot day in the yard.

Serving type: growler

05-30-2010 15:59:57 | More by djwilson

beerphan

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

on tap -> pint
Fatheads Pitt

Pours a clear Pale yellow, with a bone white 1 inch head. Sheets of droopy thin lace. Carbonation is sporadic and light.

Nose: Mild cracker malts, earthy hops, musk

Crisp and clean. Lean grainy malts give way to a peppery quick bitter finish. Mild spiciness on the sharp finish. Feels like a Saaz influenced pils. Very easy to drink, even when encountered at the end of an afternoon of drinking.

I could drink this all day long and not be disappointed.

Serving type: on-tap

05-17-2010 02:28:59 | More by beerphan

Kegatron

Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap @ Fat Heads Brewery & Saloon (North Olmstead, OH) on 4/25/10. Served in a .5 liter Pils glass.

Pours a beautiful looking clear golden copper in the glass, with a finger of tight bright-white head. Thin creamy retention skims the surface, but flares up very nicely, leaving thick spotty lacing behind. I immediately smell those fresh Noble hops right off the bat, putting off notes of grass and spice in the nose, with a touch of bright smelling citrus coming through. There's just enough supportive malt character present while still allowing those hops to show off there stuff.

The taste is tight and flavorful on the palate with crisp spicy hops and the grainy sweetness of the Pils malts immediately taking command. Green citric notes add an extra layer of earthy sweetness to the profile. The finish is dry with some leftover accents of spite and grit. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with a crisp feel that seems to snap across the tongue after each sip. Very easy drinking and refreshing overall.

About as serviceable of an American-made German Pils as you'll find. Crisp, tasty, and thirst-quenching, you could pair this up with just about anything on the menu here. Great take on the style that left me with a very favorable impression.

Serving type: on-tap

05-05-2010 16:19:31 | More by Kegatron

Pdiddey3d

New York

3.53/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at one of my favorite craft beer bars, Pizza Plant on Transit Rd in Williamsville NY 4-24-10

A - about one finger of egg white head and a very hazy golden color. Nice looking beer.

S - not a ton on the nose here. faint hop aroma, malts and some citrus accents as well.

T - wow. very crisp and refreshing. small hop presence on the front of the palate, then some faint sweetness from the malts. finishes a bit tart but very clean.

M - kind of fuller in body that a typical pilsner. medium high carbonation. very clean and crisp

D - Highly sessionable beer. I could easily put back 2 or 3 of these on a warm day. Nice example of the style. This is my first experience with this brewery and hope to see some more of there offerings on tap in buffalo. Good stuff.

Serving type: on-tap

04-26-2010 04:01:19 | More by Pdiddey3d

Stigs

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

on tap at Fat Heads Pittsburgh, 16oz serving poured into a standard pint glass

A - came to me with about a finger of loose and bubbly, bright white foam on top. the beer is a bit hazy, bright gold/straw colored with some active carbonation. throughout the drink, leaves behind a thin layer of lace all over the glass. very welcoming.

S - a bit faint here, some noble hops...piney and grassy come through, underneath a subtle layer of crackery malt. some grains and lemon peel join the fray.

T - very up front with an earthy, noble hop prescence...bittering yet still very refreshing. sweetness comes in the form of crackery malt, some lemon zest, very subtle tartness. insanely crisp, clean, and refreshing.

M - medium to thickish body for the style, the carbonation is very active and lively, nicely ties everything together. leaves the mouth feeling prickly yet satiated.

D - one of my favorite styles especially as the weather warms, this is as good is about as good as they come. had no problem getting through the glass and would have gladly settled for more had there not been a number of beers on today's menu that i was craving. an excellent "summery" beer.

Serving type: on-tap

04-06-2010 01:42:11 | More by Stigs