Gudenhoppy Pils - Fat Heads Brewery & Saloon

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

mhaugo

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-18-2013 03:32:55 | More by mhaugo

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

Morey

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2%

06-15-2013 20:09:39 | More by Morey

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

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2%

06-09-2013 02:56:58 | More by randylangford

RobertColianni

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2%

06-08-2013 23:48:15 | More by RobertColianni

Sturmthis

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-08-2013 23:41:06 | More by Sturmthis

ninner00

Ohio

4/5  rDev +2%

06-04-2013 01:47:50 | More by ninner00

hollywood_15063

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

06-04-2013 01:45:22 | More by hollywood_15063

ryanbayv

Ohio

2.75/5  rDev -29.8%

06-02-2013 00:45:34 | More by ryanbayv

HumphreyLee

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -29.8%

05-31-2013 05:51:42 | More by HumphreyLee

Noonan425

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-31-2013 01:04:18 | More by Noonan425

csustar001

Ohio

4/5  rDev +2%

05-29-2013 20:29:12 | More by csustar001

skaboom420

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -36.2%

05-27-2013 11:55:52 | More by skaboom420

ShemRahBoo

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-27-2013 03:58:02 | More by ShemRahBoo

JReites

Florida

4/5  rDev +2%

05-24-2013 01:32:14 | More by JReites

lpotter

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-20-2013 18:04:45 | More by lpotter

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

Nunya

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -17.1%

05-19-2013 02:12:23 | More by Nunya

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

DeutschesBier

Maryland

4/5  rDev +2%

05-15-2013 20:48:02 | More by DeutschesBier

barflybastard

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-12-2013 23:38:38 | More by barflybastard

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

pathman

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-12-2013 20:54:33 | More by pathman