Dundee English-Style Ale - Genesee Brewing Co. / Dundee Brewing Co.

GregBlatz

Ohio

3.45/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A - Very clear straw-like character. A slight chill haze. head is pure white and a little rocky.

S - Very subtle. A little metallic, a little grain sweetness but no fruity esters or hops noticeable.

T - OK, now we get something. Clear ale-like characteristics. Esters and a malty backbone. A caramel like flavor is present. The finish is slightly bitter.

M - Thin and moderately carbonated.

O - I know that Dundee doesn't make outstanding beers, but several of them clearly hit the style that they are going for. That is why I buy them(plus the price is cheap. $10.99 12pk variety). I really like this as a session English bitter. Very much a session beer. I want another.

Serving type: bottle

01-02-2012 22:37:45 | More by GregBlatz

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +12.2%

05-10-2013 12:22:06 | More by pcsnyder

LXIXME

New Mexico

3.09/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

Big slightly off white head slow recedes above a clear bright golden well carbonated beer.

Light lightly roasted grain malts lend an earthiness to the aroma.

Light grain malts taste with just a bit of grassiness or something similar to that coming through as well.

A light dry aftertaste without much taste of anything hanging around with this light bodied beer.

A very light beer without a unpleasant aftertaste like a lot of lighter American beers have.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 20:41:37 | More by LXIXME

fx20736

New York

3.46/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Bought as part of Dundee's Ales & Lagers Seasonal Pack from Southtown Beverage on 4/26/13. Case price was $ 17.99.

poured from a 12 oz bottle into a nonic. Served at cool Temp.

appearance: light amber with a one finger head. Nice lacing.

aroma: faint with a slight earthy hoppiness.

mouthfeel: thinnish..

taste: bready with a touch of diacetyl and a real earthy taste.

notes: servicable, true to style.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 01:42:13 | More by fx20736

yuenglingade

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +12.2%

04-24-2013 14:00:41 | More by yuenglingade

lefty

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -19.9%

04-07-2013 21:19:09 | More by lefty

ddulek

Illinois

2/5  rDev -35.9%

03-27-2013 23:01:04 | More by ddulek

jeffthepony

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev +12.2%

03-18-2013 23:18:15 | More by jeffthepony

Stoshua

Missouri

3.25/5  rDev +4.2%

03-15-2013 23:14:29 | More by Stoshua

Beer4Mike

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -3.8%

03-15-2013 20:31:46 | More by Beer4Mike

dpage27

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +12.2%

03-10-2013 15:16:04 | More by dpage27

magine

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -19.9%

03-08-2013 02:40:16 | More by magine

lucasj82

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev +4.2%

02-28-2013 01:36:19 | More by lucasj82

coloslc

Texas

2.25/5  rDev -27.9%

02-24-2013 00:01:36 | More by coloslc

lwillitz

Florida

3.06/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

12-oz bottle into Samuel Smith "Tulip" pint glass

A - 3 fingers of cream-colored head over a slightly-cloudy golden yellow body (almost a tint of amber)

S - weak grainy smell, butter

T - wheat bread seasoned with herbal hops, slight fruitiness

M - medium body with medium/high carbonation

O - The color could be darker, the smell could certainly be stronger and more complex, the malt profile could be more pronounced, and the carbonation could be a few notches lower. It's a drinkable brew, but nothing special.

Serving type: bottle

02-21-2013 22:57:07 | More by lwillitz

rfbenavi80

Missouri

3/5  rDev -3.8%

02-16-2013 12:08:38 | More by rfbenavi80

elchingen

Georgia

3/5  rDev -3.8%

02-08-2013 03:49:52 | More by elchingen

miwestcoaster

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev +4.2%

01-31-2013 23:46:33 | More by miwestcoaster

RickS95

Indiana

1.96/5  rDev -37.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

It's got a nice head, that's got to count for something. The beer itself is a slightly copper colored ginger ale looking liquid. The head is a couple fingers of different sized white bubbles. Thick and fluffy, it's got powerhouse retention and killer lace.

I tried and tried and tried to pick up some sort of scent, but there isn't much there. I think I detected something cracker-like, but I can't be positive.

It tastes like what I imagine dirty water would taste like. It's possibly got some imitation Noble hop variety and maybe even some ginger, but it really does taste like what I think dirty water tastes like.

Has kind of a faux savory feel. Either that or it's just beer gone bad, can't really tell. It gives me a bit of a pucker in the finish which I why I thought ginger might be in it.

Pretty bad beer. Not easy to get down. Better off avoiding this one.

Serving type: bottle

01-30-2013 03:29:05 | More by RickS95

DmanGTR

New York

3.25/5  rDev +4.2%

01-29-2013 03:52:23 | More by DmanGTR

VALIS666

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +28.2%

01-27-2013 00:45:54 | More by VALIS666

Achel_Paulie

2.93/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

My first post and apologize in advance about the format. I was disappointed with this English style ale though maybe my expectations were compromised. I love Theakstons, Tetleys, etc. and while I love the Dundee label, this beer disappointed from an expectations standpoint.

On the other hand, for a relatively inexpensive, surprising experience and for those interested in a light, lemony taste with easy drinkability, good after taste, it's not half bad.

Serving type: bottle

01-22-2013 19:57:56 | More by Achel_Paulie

Mavigo

Michigan

3.23/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A: pours a clear golden yellow color with a white head and ample amounts of lacing

S: light smell, wheat, grains, malts

T: light flavor as well, bread, grains, wheat, yeast, malts, and a bit of hops, could use a bit more oomp on the flavor side

M: medium carbonation, it is smooth and refreshing, its alrigt

O: was not bad, I would say it is alright, not impressive but I could drink one after another of this stuff, I'd say it is worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2013 04:11:51 | More by Mavigo

cliff1066

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev +4.2%

01-12-2013 05:21:46 | More by cliff1066

OldhouseRecs

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev +12.2%

01-10-2013 23:51:20 | More by OldhouseRecs