Thomas Creek Dockside Pilsner - Thomas Creek Brewery

BuckeyeNation

Iowa

3.68/5  rDev +15%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Radiant goldenrod with sun-faded lemon edges and numerous streams of racing bubbles. A good looking chunk of cue ball colored cream was created on the pour and is beginning to leave several scraps of sea foam lace. Impressive residue in the end earns even more respect.

The aroma is reflective of the (typical for the style) ingredients. Pale and pils malt don't contribute much... while Hallertauer, Perle and Tettnanger hops add a grassy spiciness that is enjoyable enough to squeak out the above-average score.

Dockside Pilsner is a solid stateside version. This must be a fairly fresh bottle (TCB just started distributing to Iowa) because 26 IBUs seems low. There's a moderate push of bitterness at mid-mouthful that is sustained to and through the semi-crisp finish. Love those biting German hops.

Lightly sweet and untoasted cereal grains provide a sturdy base (relative to the ABV), upon which reside bitter grasses and hints of lemon zest. There's a very slight off-flavor that keeps my enthusiasm in check, but identifying it isn't proving to be easy. Maybe just a less than tidy yeast strain.

Along with the look, mouthfeel is a highlight. DP is more full and more creamy than the vast majority of 4.5% ales and lagers. It also has bubbles that contribute exactly the right amount of mouth energy (high end).

In my still somewhat limited experience, Thomas Creek brews average to above-average craft beer. Dockside Pilsner, even though the scores won't be higher, might be the best of the lot so far. I'm looking forward to seeing what else this outfit has up its sleeve.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2011 12:43:12 | More by BuckeyeNation

kylehay2004

Florida

3.25/5  rDev +1.6%

05-11-2013 00:11:04 | More by kylehay2004

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -6.3%

05-10-2013 13:00:59 | More by tommyguz

Gerred

Florida

3.25/5  rDev +1.6%

05-04-2013 00:15:01 | More by Gerred

xShoWTeKx

South Carolina

3.95/5  rDev +23.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

A: 12oz bottle poured into a pint glass. Crystal clear, light amber in color with a thumb wide head.

S: Smell is a little lacking, nice citrus smell with a hint of maybe wine grape.

T: Taste follows the nose with a bready front followed by the citrus and a very faint wine grape taste. Small hop presence but still very noticeable.

M: Light body with an extreme amount of carbonation.

O: Not very complex by any means but a very great beer to enjoy in larger quantities on a hot day.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2013 04:57:17 | More by xShoWTeKx

allergictomacros

Ontario (Canada)

3.58/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - Clear straw with a quarter inch of white fizzy foam.

S - Nose is a bit chalky with lemony candy.

T - Crisp, lemony hops. Tinge of husky grain and a light lingering bitterness in the aftertaste.

M - Sharp carbonation with a light body.

D - Lacks depth and isn't terribly tasty, but I suppose it would be fine for quaffing whilst sitting on a dock on a hot day or somesuch. Easy drinking anyway.

Serving type: on-tap

04-04-2013 04:32:38 | More by allergictomacros

FUwolfpacker

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev +1.6%

02-27-2013 02:37:04 | More by FUwolfpacker

Scandoppelganger

Florida

4/5  rDev +25%

02-09-2013 07:17:06 | More by Scandoppelganger

beernads

Florida

3/5  rDev -6.3%

02-08-2013 10:14:06 | More by beernads

WDJersey

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev +1.6%

01-20-2013 03:31:53 | More by WDJersey

Mojo

Alabama

3/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

12 ounce bottle -> World Market Pilsner Flute Glass

This beer pours up a very pale clear straw with a one finger head, a small retention ring, and minimal lacing. The smell is very grassy. Might be some pine too, but I mostly get grasses. Taste is very mild. Mostly malt and not much on the hops side. Mouthfeel is kind of thin and watery although there is adequate carbonation. Not bad, but certainly unremarkable.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2013 04:30:18 | More by Mojo

sendbeer

Georgia

1.5/5  rDev -53.1%

01-05-2013 05:48:09 | More by sendbeer

alicemcneil

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +25%

09-10-2012 01:45:49 | More by alicemcneil

buckyp

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev +1.6%

08-03-2012 01:01:44 | More by buckyp

TheBigBoy

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -14.1%

07-08-2012 02:31:01 | More by TheBigBoy

BeerFan95

New York

3.75/5  rDev +17.2%

06-26-2012 01:12:44 | More by BeerFan95

wgfxkmf

North Carolina

2/5  rDev -37.5%

05-29-2012 03:15:16 | More by wgfxkmf

UltimateLivewire

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev +9.4%

03-12-2012 20:48:00 | More by UltimateLivewire

OldTime

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev +9.4%

03-10-2012 05:42:51 | More by OldTime

SLeffler27

New York

3.08/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Fills an antique pilsner with a clear, golden straw and thin white head that quickly dissipates despite streaming carbonation from within.

Grainy malt with some wet cardboard and lacking a crisp hop presence.

The flavor is reminiscent of grainy straw. Malt is present, though hops are not. The finish is mild.

Medium body and astringent with decent carbonation.

Somewhat refreshing and probably an easy-going lawnmower beer. It may be unfair to have sampled this on a cold February day. Regardless, it could use some fine tuning.

I am thankful for this gift and, overall, it is reminiscent of a retro 1970s summer beer.

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2012 20:06:00 | More by SLeffler27

BeerNut78

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +25%

01-26-2012 00:15:35 | More by BeerNut78

Ejayz

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev +9.4%

01-12-2012 02:13:47 | More by Ejayz

khargro2

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev +17.2%

01-11-2012 19:17:02 | More by khargro2

avalon07

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +25%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Poured from a bottle to a pilsner glass. Had a pale yellow color and a clear consistency. There was an inch of foamy, fairly, long-lasting head. Great lacing.

S: A decent aroma of malt, citrus, and hops.

T: Tasted of mild hops, malt, and a hint of lemon. Like all pilsners, this one won't win any prizes for originality or complexity, but it is smooth and easy to drink.

M: A good amount of carbonation with a somewhat slick, oily finish. Light-bodied.

O: On the whole, decent beer. If you're insistent on drinking a pilsner, drink something like this.

Serving type: bottle

01-04-2012 14:09:37 | More by avalon07

Sam2000001

Florida

3/5  rDev -6.3%

11-22-2011 19:08:34 | More by Sam2000001