Dixie - Dixie Brewing Co.

thehooksman

North Carolina

4.28/5  rDev +51.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a pint glass just a bit off of clear; an orangish-yellow with a small white sudsy head. The aroma is pilsner-like floral hops, minimal fruity esters, and toasted malt. It is a very refreshing beer that tastes of lemon citrus, followed by sweet malt, that finishes with clean hops and a bit of residual citrus. The mouth is fuller than expected and smooth despite the ample carbonation. If you're looking for a standard American lager that is more flavorful than your big box boys, this is the way to go.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2011 20:40:01 | More by thehooksman

williamherbert

New York

4.13/5  rDev +45.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I was absolutely shocked to see so many negative reviews of this beer. I thought it was outstanding and refreshing and incredibly drinkable.

Has a bright, lager-yellow with a finger of foamy head. Tiny bubbles. The head separates it from other lagers.

The smell is a pleasant pale aroma, almost wheaty. Not the same as that metallic lager smell with cereal-grain adjuncts. Sweet and crisp. Excellent for style.

Some German barley malts in the flavor. A touch of bitterness, nicely balanced with the slightly wheaty sweet finish. Really nice. An exceptional light lager. Perfect sweetness with realy barley (not adjunct) balance.

Feels nice, creamy and bubbly. Perfect for style. Overall, this is sweet and delicious. I think it's what all American lagers should be. Bursting with bright flavor.

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2008 01:39:28 | More by williamherbert

ronniebruner

Arizona

4.08/5  rDev +44.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer is surprisingly good. I expected an average American lager but was surprised by the sweet, hoppy taste, the malty aroma, the right amount of head and a perfect amount of carbonation. This beer was refreshing and obviously made with fresh, clean water. Definitely worth trying! This beer will surprise you for sure! I look forward to many more.

Serving type: bottle

02-13-2011 19:57:51 | More by ronniebruner

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

4/5  rDev +41.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Minhas has done a great job brewing this to taste like it did when produced at the New Orleans brewery until August, 2005 (Hurricane Katrina). Dixie is a good beer, and can (or could) be cloudy from time to time. It tastes different than any other beer, and has an excellent bite to it. It has an excellent mouth feel and goes down smooth. It's sad to drive by the large brewery on U.S. Highway 90 (Tulane Ave.) and see the once hopping building sitting derelict, but I guess that part of New Orleans history is over. I've got a lot of admiration for Dixie beer.

RJT

Serving type: bottle

02-15-2010 17:12:19 | More by RonaldTheriot

Morris729

Texas

3.9/5  rDev +37.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a clear golden color with little to no head, just a few white bubbles clinging to the side of the glass. Nose is sweet and honey-like blended with floral hops. Very pleasant. Taste is light and crisp with sweet notes of fresh honey and a nice amount of carbonation. This would go well with a plate of crawfish etouffe.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2003 19:42:31 | More by Morris729

Ozone34

Florida

3.9/5  rDev +37.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 5

You have to review a beer based on it's style, not your personal preferences. I saw a review saying "it's got nothing on Belgium". This is not a Belgian beer. It's an easy drinking american lager. Compare it to other beers in the genre and then make your reviews.

Also neck of the bottle reads the story of Katrina and how the brewery was almost left to ruin. It says "with a little help from our friends" meaning it's contract brewed somewhere else using the Dixie name.

Poured into a Warsteiner Tall Pilsner glass. Very nice head which quickly fades into a thin sheet. Very mild hops aroma with some sweet grains. I found the perfect balance of malts with mild aroma hops. Front of the tongue picks up a very sweet crisp clean grains. Bubbles tickle your tongue and throat on the way down. No funky adjunct twang or cheap rice/corn sweetness. A nice all natural crisp,clean, easygoing American lager.

A good showing from the style. A good session beer and palate cleanser.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2008 21:57:12 | More by Ozone34

mattcomstock213

Virginia

3.88/5  rDev +37.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

I was very surprised by this beer. I was expecting something rather foul and found the opposite. This old school lager is crisp and clean with more hops and less corn than one would expect from a relic beer. I wouldn't list as a premium beer like some places in New Orleans seem to do, but it was very good.

Serving type: bottle

01-07-2009 18:51:15 | More by mattcomstock213

jsisko01

Michigan

3.8/5  rDev +34.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance - Pours a semi-cloudy pale golden color with a VERY thin frothy head. Has very thin lacing also.

Smell - The first thing I notice is that is smells very close to a grape wine... Very sweet and fruity,

Taste - Very sweet and fruity, along with corn and is quite malty.

Mouthfeel - Light bodied with high carbonation.

Overall - This is a pretty good beer, but a little too sweet for my taste..

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2012 03:33:19 | More by jsisko01

mullenite

Florida

3.78/5  rDev +33.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Drinking this and toasting it to the Saints.

Glassware - Shaker Pint

Appearance - Light golden in color with a tall white head and some lacing on the glass. Not a whole lot of visible carbonation despite the clarity.

Nose - Very grainy nose with some burnt biscuit in there as well. Maybe the slightest bit of grassy hops but not a whole lot.

Taste - Surprisingly it's not all that bad. A little grainy at the start which quickly move to a little bit of bitterness which then gives way to a bit of an esther-y flavor. Shockingly complex for this type of beer.

Mouthfeel - Thin but not watery. Lots of carbonation (even if it is hidden in the appearance.)

Overall - Not a bad beer but for the price I would rather buy Yuengling or Sam Smith's Organic.

Serving type: bottle

02-08-2010 06:17:02 | More by mullenite

mummbearsfan

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +32.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

When first tasting this brew I got a malty, buttery, and bread like taste. After that I knew this could hold up to boldly seasoned and spicy cuisines.

The mouthfeel is lighter than some of the American Adjunct lagers that I have had in the past. this also didn't seem as hoppy or bittery as some of the other lagers that I have had.

Overall this a good beer to have with spicy and bold cuisine to counter balance the heat, saltiness, and spice in what you are eating.

Serving type: bottle

09-01-2011 01:52:04 | More by mummbearsfan

Afterburner

Virginia

3.73/5  rDev +31.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 5

Appearance: Pale, straw gold. Foamy, large-bead head that persists for a bit.

Smell: No noticable esters or hop character. Grainy, almost grassy smell.

Taste: Buttery diacetyl, faint woodiness, mild hop character, cracker-like finish. Not an imposing beer at all. It's a unique interpretation of the American Light Lager style.

Mouthfeel: Light, fizzy, unobtrusive.

Drinkability: This is my lawnmower beer of choice. I have an inordinate fondness for Dixie, and find it to be an above average macro clone.

Serving type: bottle

04-09-2004 02:07:27 | More by Afterburner

Frozensoul327

Michigan

3.73/5  rDev +31.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A well made lager, perhaps the best from the Dixie Brewing Co. Pours out to a medium golden color with a small head of white foam. Streams of bubbles race toward the top, indicating the medium high level of carbonation. Aromas of sweet malts and flowery grains is appealing. Taste is a solid step in the right direction - destinctive maltiness, light earthy grain, notes of hops, sweet veggie notes. Mouthfeel is far better than typical macros, having depth and body, yet remaining refreshing. Above average drinkability. I got a case for 15 bucks, and it was well worth it. Recommended.

THE BLOODHOUND FACTOR: Both canines enjoyed this one, but Benjie seemed to be most fond of the rich maltiness, stealing a good portion of his sister's sample.

Serving type: bottle

08-20-2006 00:39:34 | More by Frozensoul327

keeganfrank

Ohio

3.65/5  rDev +29%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Light gold liquid with a sudsy head that quickly dissolves. Crisp, dry vegetable aroma. Tastes of candied vegetables and grain. Almost too sweet, but the flavor's pleasant. Certainly an adjunct lager, but a well done one. I'd go for this over most other adjunct lagers.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2011 18:57:51 | More by keeganfrank

iceball585

New York

3.6/5  rDev +27.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A- Pale yellow color, clear, thin white layer that dissolved to a thin ring around the glass

S- Toasted nuts, malty, sweet, very light smell

T- Honey, grains, toasted, pale malts, sweet, hint of nuts

M- Light/medium body, medium carbonation, crisp, smooth, fairly sweet overall

D- Decent session beer

Fairly decent for an american lager. Definatly better than any macro produced lager you see at your typical grocery store.

Serving type: bottle

03-26-2008 01:46:52 | More by iceball585

ChrisCage

Alberta (Canada)

3.6/5  rDev +27.2%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A- This pours a chill hazed light golden color with lots of carbonation rising to the top. The head isn't exactly impressive, but is super white, soapy looking and fizzles out quickly. The lacing is better than I expected, but still nothing interesting....starts out with some suds sticking to the glass but then they disappear into a watery line.

S- This does smell better than the average macro, as there is more of a malt aroma, but still, there is a modest smell of corn adjunct to sweeten this up. There is also some aromas of biscuit/yeast, and just a hint of hop bitterness on the finish.

T- I actually like the flavor of Dixie; it's unique I find! To me, the malt is very upfront and makes this sweeter than I was expecting. It is very clean on the finish, and although there is some cloying corn syrup like flavor on the palate after the swallow, I want to continue drinking this beer! The finish does contain an ever so mild bittering quality, but not enough to truly balance this one out.

M- Due to the sweetness of this one, it leans towards a medium body in my opinion. The carbonation, as expected, is plentiful and scrubs the palate clean. I feel like I'm drinking a carbonated dessert.

O- I'm not sure why this one has such a low score overall...the malt content is obviously much higher than a typical AAL, it's just not balanced quite enough with hop bitterness. Maybe it's the "slow aging" that this one goes through that gives it an extended richness...I don't know. I like this on its' own and think it could provide an interesting marinade for BBQ chicken....glad I picked this one up when given the chance!

Serving type: bottle

03-19-2012 23:38:04 | More by ChrisCage

daliandragon

North Carolina

3.58/5  rDev +26.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

When we went to New Orleans, my brother found a bar that had dollar Dixie beer in the afternoon and when he showed up for dinner with my parents at eight he was mighty loaded. It was a real fancy restaurant and I won't go into the goings on of the next several hours, but rest assured it is the stuff of family legend.

Dixie pours a dark straw color with a respectable head that dissipates in haste. The nose is mostly sugar and malt. The taste is textured and balanced, though the mouthfeel is a little watery. This is not great, but its drinkable and particularly so in the summer heat.

Serving type: bottle

07-19-2006 05:18:51 | More by daliandragon

hangh

Alabama

3.58/5  rDev +26.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

A- Nice, clean and clear yellow color with carbonation bubbles that continue well after the pour. The head is a fine texture but doesn't stick to the glass much
S- Aroma is a lighter grainy smell with a little bit of corn.
T- Taste is unique that's for sure. Initially it's pretty bland but there is a quick signature taste that's hard to describe. It is more complex than you would think and each sip is still very refreshing
MF- Very smooth, lightly carbonated but the carbonation lasts for a long time.
D- A nice change of pace beer that is fun to drink and tastes suprisingly good

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2010 04:00:28 | More by hangh

baos

Indiana

3.55/5  rDev +25.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 ounce bottle into Mason jar.

A: The slightest bit of haze in this straw yellow pale body, sitting atop this is a three finger head on pour that sticks around pretty well.

S: Very sweet and malty smelling. Smells like grain dust and corn.

T: Sweet malts. Really nothing like any of the other lagers, but I really can't name another brew that's close. Fresh grains on the get go followed by a pleasant dryness. Can't really place any hops here except after about a minute's aftertaste the slightest bitterness resides.

M: This has a bit more body than most macros.. I would say this shouldn't be lumped in with the other macros, but I have no idea where I'd place it.

D: Tres drinkable!

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2010 02:00:55 | More by baos

Nerudamann

Arizona

3.55/5  rDev +25.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Look - Light hay-ish in color. Finger's worth of foam that disapates fairly quickly. Good carbonation.

Smell - smells like a hoppier light beer. But definitely still in a lager style.

Taste - More refreshing of a taste than I was expecting. At first tastes a little like a pilsner, but quickly turns into a light beer taste. Some earthy tones amidst the hoppy flavor.

Mouthfeel - average, good mix of creamy vs. watery.

Drinkability - I wasn't expecting much from this beer, but it surprised me. I may not rank it way up there, but as far as drinkability goes, it might be a new favorite of mine for the "regular" beers. Easy to come back to.

Serving type: bottle

07-30-2010 03:08:22 | More by Nerudamann

Offa

California

3.53/5  rDev +24.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

This is a pretty tasty standard pale lager, a little different from others.

It is gold with a smallish medium white head that slowly shrinks to a ring and wispy top and leaves no real lace.

The aroma is grain, grass, hay, and fermenting grapes.

The taste is typically light but zesty with light fruitiness (hints of pear) with light but persistent grassy bitterness with green leaves and a hint of forest. It has a lively palate and the grassy bitterness persists through the finish, joined by a suddenly noticeable grain quality that is largely absent at first. It's crisp and generally enjoyable, interesting enough to keep drinking. The bitterness is faintly rough and a little thin, especially on flavour, but is generally a nice balance to the rest.

Serving type: bottle

10-01-2008 00:00:42 | More by Offa

Onenote81

North Carolina

3.53/5  rDev +24.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Another brew picked up in a mixed-sixer from Total Wine. I've been in a lighter-beer mood as of late, I spotted this one, and into the pack she went. 12oz bottle poured into a pint glass.

Pours a deep dark gold with a thin white head on top. No retention, no lace. The nose has an odd vegetable-scent to it right away, then sweetens on the finish. Honeycrisp apples, lemon, cheap grains. Good full mouth for a lager. Carbonation level spot-on. Not as thin as its macro peers. Good flavor with this one. Lemony citrus, husk, mild sweetness, and just a bit of hop flavor. Honestly, I really liked this. This could easily be a regular in my fridge this summer. It's light, easy-drinking, more flavorful than most Adjuncts, and just overall refreshing. Way to go, Dixie.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2011 15:30:52 | More by Onenote81

francisweizen

Australia

3.5/5  rDev +23.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A slightly above average lager beer from New Orleans. This beer poured a nice dark golden colour with a nice white head. The aromas were of honey, hops, and malts and the taste was more of the same. A very light and tasty, no-frills lager. It would be easy to put many of these back, especially outside during mardi gras! The mouthfeel is good and so is the drinkability...

Cheers to Morris729 for the sample!
-F

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2003 22:20:13 | More by francisweizen

GDBEERMAN

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev +23.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12oz bottle into pint glass: from notes.
A: Pours a nice two finger head and retreats quickly to a thin layer. Leaving layers of lace.
S: A very American lager aroma, with a hint of clove.
T/M: Smooth mouthfeel, with a dry finish, a mellow burnt sensation as well, subtle notes of orange.
D: This is not the typical lager flavors I would seek out, but still not bad.

Serving type: bottle

09-22-2010 14:31:51 | More by GDBEERMAN

Redrover

Illinois

3.45/5  rDev +21.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Beer pours a nice medium yellow. Decent head with large bubbles, some agents at work?

The smell is very clean, hints of hops, malts and some grain.

I like this beer better with food than without. I think it is much better than the usual macros you find in New Orleans. Taste is on the sweet side with more malt than hops. It is a very easy drinking beer and helps cut the heat and humidity of the Big Easy. Goes great with oysters, gumbo, poor boys, etc. The flavor profile seems well suited to the local cuisine.

This is a good regional beer. Try this if you are in the mood for an American Macro Lager.

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2003 11:16:38 | More by Redrover

Gagnonsux

Texas

3.45/5  rDev +21.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Considering Baton Rouge is only about an hour from New Orleans, it's fairly difficult to find Dixie around here. Supermarkets don't have it (or for the most part anything too interesting), and only one liquor store I've been to has it. Too bad, because it's a nice little beer. Appearance is an unimpressive light golden color, head is small and quickly goes away. Smell is nice and malty, smells like a weaker version of their Blackened Voodoo. Taste is lightly malty, with flavor that reminds me of molasses. This isn't overpowering so it's easy to drink. Standard Dixie seems like a much lighter version of Blackened Voodoo, or actually vice versa. Dixie isn't too challenging or that special of a beer, but it's tasty easy-to-drink character won me over.

Serving type: bottle

09-06-2004 02:59:51 | More by Gagnonsux