Dunegräs - Greenbush Brewing Company

SmartyPints

Michigan

3.55/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at Greenbush.

A- Came to me a hazed golden copper color. One finger off-white head shows good retention. Lacing is shown off in a couple different sticky layers as I drink this one down.

S- Citrus hops shine right off the get go in the aroma with this beer. Light caramel malts shine between blasts of citrus hops. Underlying greeny bittering hops throughout the entire beer really show up toward the end as a dominating aroma. More toffee/caramel malts in the ending as well.

T- Light citrus hops and heavier handed earthy bittering hops come out the flavor gate first. This is quickly toned down by a caramel bready malt. The hops don't seem to pick back up from this hit but balance out the malt from here to the finish. Light bittering hops in the backend give a little bit more of a push off the malt but not too far.

M- Medium mouthfeel. Carbonation is good for the beer. Light leafy hops and lots of caramel malts are left on the palate. Aftertaste is light alcohol, caramel malts, and hints of citrus and earthy hops. No off flavors were present while I was drinking this beer. Medium alcohol drying on the palate with each sip.

O- This beer has been a lot better in the past when I have had it. There is something alittle off I thought and will review it when I get another chance. A overall better than average IPA except this past time I had it.

Serving type: on-tap

12-08-2011 20:47:19 | More by SmartyPints

HarmonMW

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +11%

05-13-2013 22:06:20 | More by HarmonMW

WolfsbaneBloom

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-13-2013 01:09:13 | More by WolfsbaneBloom

Alextricity

Michigan

4.16/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

$2 12oz bottle poured into a Sam Adams Perfect Pint.

Appearance: A very hazy red color with orange around the edges -- bits can be seen floating around, and there's a little bit of sediment. There's a two finger of off-white, creamy head that lasts awhile before dying down to about half a finger. Lacing is awesome.

Smell: A lot of piney, resinous hops with really no fruit character to speak of. Grassy and earthy. A bit of spiciness comes through as well. Very nice, and smells super fresh.

Taste/feel: Follows the nose for the most part, with a good "malt backbone" as they say. IBUs on this are at 67, which is about what I'd guess. There's a slight bitterness on the finish just to let you know that you're sipping on an IPA. As the beer warms up, it gets a slightly fruity quality to it, and it tastes a little more sweet. The mouthfeel on this beer sets it apart from most IPAs that I have had -- like their Closure Pale Ale, this beer has a very silky, drinkable quality.

I'm really enjoying Greenbush, and I'm glad to get the chance to taste their stuff. Another awesome beer ... I'm surprised the score on this site is "only" 86.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 15:16:40 | More by Alextricity

olivermonster

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-10-2013 22:18:25 | More by olivermonster

Slay40

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-10-2013 21:15:41 | More by Slay40

bryang002

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

05-10-2013 03:13:05 | More by bryang002

miwestcoaster

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +17.5%

05-10-2013 02:59:51 | More by miwestcoaster

JVoyager

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +11%

05-08-2013 23:48:55 | More by JVoyager

johunnic

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-08-2013 17:56:50 | More by johunnic

Sparty55

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-05-2013 22:37:44 | More by Sparty55

Acuity

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -15.1%

05-05-2013 15:32:42 | More by Acuity

strohme2

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

05-02-2013 01:27:33 | More by strohme2

akttr

Michigan

3/5  rDev -21.7%

04-30-2013 02:02:46 | More by akttr

HoneyLamb

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

04-29-2013 03:15:14 | More by HoneyLamb

hackmann

Michigan

3.33/5  rDev -13.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

Appearance: murky brown body with a light tan two finger head.

Aroma: mild citrus, hint of floral, a touch of sweet malt, nothing special

Flavors: mild non-descript citrus, little peppery, some grassiness, slightly fruity undertone,

Mouthfeel: medium body, mild-moderate carbonation, grassy feel from the hops, peppery, nice bitterness, oily

To the Point: okay, nothing memorable, I don’t think I would buy this again, interesting to try

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 01:10:58 | More by hackmann

swtchuck

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.4%

04-26-2013 01:37:58 | More by swtchuck

klingenator

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.4%

04-22-2013 01:47:58 | More by klingenator

SerialHiker

Illinois

4.21/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: Pours a caramel orange color…somewhat dense, I can see a few bubbles in the middle…head is light khaki and maintains a finger width thick…a nice lively looking brew with some great head…(4/5)

Smell: Yum! Fresh and lively aroma…tons of piney, tropical, citrus hops exploding out of the glass…orange, mandarin, pineapple, mango, lemon, grapefruit and a distinct pine bite…very inviting and mouthwatering…malts play a background role here, but there is some pale, caramel and toffee notes…very hops driven, this thing smells fantastic! (4.25/5)

Taste: Yum! Way more caramel malt flavor than the nose would indicate…this brew is wonderfully flavored with zesty piney, citrus and tropical hops varieties that bring orange, pineapple, mango, grapefruit, lemon bitterness and a piney resinous bite to my palate…there is that noticeable sweet caramel malt presence that does just enough to keep the flavor balanced as best as it could be…this is very hoppy, very fresh and very tasty…one sip lasts a few minutes…(4.25/5)

Mouthfeel: Medium body with medium to tons of carbonation…this thing fluffs up nicely bringing muted earthy/piney bitterness to the palate…it really hits all parts of my tongue and that noticeable bite really rounds out the overall flavor nicely…lingering piney bitterness in the after taste…(4/5)

Overall: This is a fantastic brew…the flavor is wonderful and there’s a real drinkability here that would put an ordinary sixer in danger, each sip leaves me wanting more…Greenbush is becoming one of my favorite “Chicagoland” (I use that loosely because it’s about 1.5 hours from Chicago) breweries with each outstanding beer I try from them…Dunegras is fantastic ale that is a bit high on the ABV scale for an all day sipper, but if you are looking for a brew to help watch the game or sustain laughs during the neighborhood poker run, than this is the beer for you…easily recommendable, if you see this in your local beer store or are in Western Michigan, pick up a sixer of this and enjoy…(4.25/5)

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2013 00:22:30 | More by SerialHiker

sofisdad

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

04-20-2013 06:43:41 | More by sofisdad

Justin_Neff

Ohio

3.84/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A: Cloudy amber color with a huge, fizzy head that gushed out of the bottle before I even poured. This one appears mega carbonated.

S: Yeast. Some funk. Strong citrus. Heavy floral notes. Very nice.

T: As the nose suggests, definite yeast esters upfront. Floral hoppiness follows and finishes with orange and clementine-like sweetness. This one finishes with a nice fruity note that was surprising and unexpected from the nose.

M: High carbonation. Dry. Medium Body. A bit prickly. Refreshing.

O: Not bad at all, following the frightening bottle opening and initial pour. I wasn't sure what to expect from the initial smell, but it ended up being a nice little surprise. Glad I tried.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 01:05:30 | More by Justin_Neff

JohnnieNepal

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.4%

04-19-2013 22:23:14 | More by JohnnieNepal

emmasrue1

Michigan

4.14/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I just tried this beer and think it is very tasty with a nice dark amber color. The smell is not as interesting but the beer tastes great and gives a kick. Mouthfeel is good also. Overall- a good beer which grows on you and that is not a bad thing. I will drink again.

Serving type: bottle

04-18-2013 12:39:00 | More by emmasrue1

smb4087

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

04-14-2013 03:46:04 | More by smb4087

TheSevenDuffs

Ontario (Canada)

3.79/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

No freshness info was apparent. Poured in to snifter.

A - Slightly hazy medium amber with one finger of tan coloured head.

S - Grapefruit, tangerine, peach and some sweet honey.

T - Bitter up front with grapefruit, orange zest, pine and some lighter grassy notes. Some honey sweetness in the background.

M - Medium body. Creamy with some sticky hop oils. Light carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 18:56:07 | More by TheSevenDuffs