Yokel - New Glarus Brewing Company

BeerBelcher

Ohio

1.53/5  rDev -60.6%
look: 1.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 3 | overall: 1

I bought this beer because I wanted to try a Zwickel, and I have to say I'm baffled by the positive reviews I'm reading. I thought this beer looked unappetizing, tasted like dough, was barely drinkable, and ultimately most of it went down the drain.

It poured a dirty yellow color with abundant chunks of sediment, and a decent amount of head, which dissipated quickly.

Aroma was just slightly sweet, with a lot of fairly dry malt aroma.

Taste was also of dry malt, but had a strange astringent quality I could not place, but I knew I didn't like it. The beer had a malty quality which somehow reminded me of eating Play-Do. This was a tremendously challenging beer to drink, and not the way that a very hoppy beer or a spicy chili can be challenging and fulfilling; I thought this beer was challenging and unrewarding. I ultimately thought this beer utterly undrinkable, and half of it went down the drain.

I considered the possibility that this bottle might be very old, but the store I purchased it from is a new store, only being open for about two months. I suppose there is the possibility that this bottle sat at the distributor for a long time, but because New Glarus does not put packaging dates on their bottles (BOOOO New Glarus!), I can't say for sure. More and more I'm of the opinion that if a beer isn't date stamped, its brewer deserves any bad reviews received for old beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2007 00:53:47 | More by BeerBelcher

weeare138

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -35.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Thanks to hopdog for this…
Appears a hazy light gold with a small white head that fades out. The fizzy collar fades out and no lacing is left.
Smell is of lemon rinde with corn husk.
Taste is of lemony junk with a corn syrup taste that isn’t that appealing.
Mouthfeel is of lemony corn husk and vegetal skunkiness lingering.
This was my least favorite selection as of yet from New Glarus

Serving type: bottle

03-31-2006 22:08:14 | More by weeare138

Arbitrator

California

2.88/5  rDev -25.8%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5

Chilled bottle into a glass. Thanks mattafett!

A: Pours a murky apricot-straw body with very little head, no retention, no lace. This might be an old beer, especially since it's retired, but they sold it at the brewery recently, so....

S: Cereal grain. Spicy Noble hops and a touch of yeast. Not as pungent as I would like, but good.

T: A simple, moderate-strength flavor. I'm a little underwhelmed, but it's not bad. Grain / bread, a light hint of white pepper, and a touch of yeast in the finish. Has a nice grainy aftertaste when I exhale. It's serviceable.

M: Low carbonation, which doesn't do this one any justice. It should bring out the flavor more, actually, but the beer feels dead somehow.

D: Meh. Didn't care for it.

Serving type: bottle

07-15-2010 22:07:40 | More by Arbitrator

RJUGA03

Illinois

2.93/5  rDev -24.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

A-Light yellow transparent but cloudy body with a scant head and minimal lacing.

S-Bready wheat beerish.

T-Full very refreshing on the draw with a light body finishing smoothly and calm

M-Crisp and a refreshing a good beer to enjoy on a hot summer's day.

D- It is a great lightish beer (I prefer dark and heavy) to be enjoyed with a meal.

Serving type: bottle

08-21-2009 06:00:31 | More by RJUGA03

beveragecaptain

New Jersey

3.03/5  rDev -21.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12 ounce bottle. New Glarus Yokel pours out a slightly cloudy yellow color with very little head. Strong aroma of bread dough and leafy hops. Grain flavor with lots of yeast. Not too sweet, thankfully. The bitter, hoppy finish is the best aspect of the flavor. Medium mouthfeel and carbonation. I sampled this beer fresh, and it is only average. Even fresh it seems to be on the verge of skunkiness. A glorified spotted cow.

Serving type: bottle

02-14-2006 01:53:12 | More by beveragecaptain

JDV

Texas

3.05/5  rDev -21.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Bottle courtesy of Iowaherkeye. Thanks man!
Pours golden with a big lasting white head in a lager glass. Lots of carbonation streaming up in this one. Smell is fresh bright, lemony malt and a touch of yeastiness. Taste is lemony malt and yeast. A bit thin and slightly tangy. Decent and drinkable, but not too out of the ordinary for a lager style beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-30-2008 21:52:42 | More by JDV

rhoadsrage

Illinois

3.05/5  rDev -21.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

(Served in a dimple mug)
A- The slightly cloudy orange body has a sea of microbubbles supporting a creamy soapy off-white head that sticks to the glass with each sip.
S- The very clean aroma has a note of cream and wet stones no matter how much I sniff.
T- The soft tartness gives way to a soft slate note and a hint of orange at the finish.
M- This beer has a medium mouthfeel with no alcohol noted. D- This beer has a light tartness and orange flavor that is a bit unique together but not bad. Otherwise it is a very clean flavor and a bit dull to drink more than one at a time.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2010 22:06:34 | More by rhoadsrage

CharlesDarwin

Rhode Island

3.1/5  rDev -20.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Originally reviewed April 2, 2007. 12 Oz Bottle. Spritzy bar room lemon and pretzel aroma. Classic pilsner aroma, with crisp tangy sweet malt and wafting lemon hop character. Delicious. A little bit of grain, barnyard hay, and wheat creep in. Yeast chunk pour (maybe I shouldn’t) of clear yellow. Soapy white head, fading fast. Flavor is a medium-bodied, yet fulfilling middle malt with a nip of corn husk and a long, clean malt ride. Not much depth or nuance, but fairly cleanly, drinkable and bright. Why have Totally Naked when you have this? At least this maintains a few apple notes and light grain flavor in the face of lightness. A little too empty and not worthy of swilling to me.

Serving type: bottle

07-21-2007 21:08:01 | More by CharlesDarwin

emmasdad

Colorado

3.1/5  rDev -20.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Had a bottle of this one at a friend's house while getting ready for a Christmas party
Pours a bright golden amber color with a a hefty thick white head. Aromas of toasty malts, dough, slight floral notes. On the palate, thin body, easy to drink, with flavors toasty malts, sweet dough and vaguely bitter hops. Not impressed.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2010 23:38:29 | More by emmasdad

hoppymeal

Michigan

3.13/5  rDev -19.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Pours straw to gold in color with a slight cloudiness, a small white head fades back quickly. Smell is of slightly sweet malts, cooked grains, and sweet straw and grass. Taste is similar with sweet grainy flavors, uncooked corn on the cob. There is a little peppery crispness and a very small amount of dryness in the finish as well as a lemony flavor in the background. Fairly easy to drink, but probably not something I would go back for more of.

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2006 21:15:53 | More by hoppymeal

OStrungT

California

3.15/5  rDev -18.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I got this beer as a generous extra from thomashardy in what I feel was a great trade. Thank you for your generocity.

This beer pours a clear straw yellow color, with a thick fluffy white head. The head fades very slowly, leaving many thick laces.

This beer has a grainy aroma. It smells slightly grassy. Mild spicy hop aroma is present. This beer smells slightly like Miller.

This beer tastes grainy. It has a mild bready flavor. It has a slight spicy hop flavor to it. It tastes rather booring.

This beer is very crisp. It is light and thin. It goes down smooth. leaving a grainy aftertaste.The carbonation level is normal for the style.

I think this beer would make a good session beer. It is not too high in alcohol. Also, the flavor is very mild and non aggressive. If you can handle the taste, this beer is for you.

Serving type: bottle

07-24-2006 23:52:54 | More by OStrungT

dancinwillie

Wisconsin

3.15/5  rDev -18.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A rich golden color, hazy, topped by a white half inch head. A bit of carbonation lazily makes it's way to the top.

A very wholesome nose. Cracker and bread aromas. A very light scent of a noble hop I think, but I'm not quite sure, and I won't take a guess at the variety. Smells nice.

A bit subdued taste wise. Some bread/cracker flavor, and a nice faint lemon taste. Floral hops bitter it up a little. There may be more going on here, but I'm just not picking anything else out.

Medium bodied, but a slight creamy quality makes it seem fuller. More carbonation than I would have guess from looking at it.

This is a good choice for a session beer, but it just isn't my cup of tea.

Serving type: bottle

08-01-2009 00:22:36 | More by dancinwillie

terrabyte

Wisconsin

3.18/5  rDev -18%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A dark yellow pour. Quite cloudy. Looks like a kid's brine shrimp experiment gone wild.

Smells like lemongrass, yeast, and maybe wheat (begging for an orange slice?)

A strong citrus flavor, with a lasting yeasty and citrus aftertaste.

It's easy to drink. Inviting. Crisp and smooth. Not my favorite. Too sweet for me.

Serving type: bottle

10-02-2006 19:55:07 | More by terrabyte

Duff27

Illinois

3.23/5  rDev -16.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

July 2009 bottle

A- Pours a thin white fizzy head on a murky golden colored body. Head didn't stick around long and little to no head retention. Very fine sediment in suspension.

S- Lots of bread notes in the aroma, perhaps a touch of lemon zest.

T- Follows the nose. Cereal grains, breadiness with just a touch of citrus. Hops have all but faded out. Starting to get that oxidized/cardboard/past it's prime taste, but still was alright to drink the whole 12 ounce bottle.

M- Medium mouthfeel, most of the carbonation had held on as well.

D/O- Recovered from TATURBO's cellar, this one doesn't have much longer before it will become undrinkable. This was (and would be again) prime drinking in the srping and summer seasons.

Serving type: bottle

11-17-2011 01:41:03 | More by Duff27

mikesgroove

South Carolina

3.23/5  rDev -16.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

hay color with a small cap of white that seriously stayed for about a few seconds with no visible carbonation. aroma is earthy, musky grain, touches of light grass, but really rather bland and without much in the way of any depth, light feel, watery at times without any really big flavors or huge noticeable chnage from the smell. clean finish

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2011 02:13:24 | More by mikesgroove

veachster

Wisconsin

3.28/5  rDev -15.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poored into a pint beer glass:

A = Foggy/Hazy golden color; builds a tall, fluffy, white head that receeds back down leaving almost no head at all on top of the beer. Has apparent yeast in the bottle or lower side of the bottle, looks almost like a flake.

S = Smells kinda skunky (literally). I say this about Yokel and not just this particular bottle, because all of them are this way when I drink them. I would almost compare it to a Heinenken.

T = Taste is not quite what it smells, but it does have a crisp carbonated taste.

M = It's more of a chewy, leaves a strong aftertaste.

D= I would not mind having one every now and then, but could not see myself sitting down with a six pack and drinking it. It seems very carbonated making me feel full and burpy.

Serving type: bottle

11-11-2007 03:55:41 | More by veachster

AgentZero

Illinois

3.28/5  rDev -15.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A - Cloudy yellow color, decent head that dissipated quickly with a slight bit of lace.

S - Get the yeast, a little wheaty, sweet sugary smell, touch of citrus.

T - Wow, not sure what it is but almost a bit of an alcohol burn, granted it's relative to the 4.2%, but much more than I was expecting. Sweet and very light malts with yeast flavor. Slight bit of citrus that hits right as it's leaving the mouth.

M - Light to medium bodied, somewhat creamy, decently carbonated. Sticky.

D - Pretty easy to get down and do a few of.

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2010 00:13:48 | More by AgentZero

shadow1961

Minnesota

3.3/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

New Glarus Yokel pours a huge creamy head over slightly cloudy
yellow brew, Carbonation is extremely active, and the nose is a bit
of barley malt, a bit of lager yeast. The flavor is slightly sweet light
malt with a mild herbal hop finish. The mouthfeel is surprisingly full,
no doubt due to the unfiltered nature of the beer, and smooth- velvety
even. Not a huge beer by any means, but I gather from the blurb on the
label that that wasn't the objective anyway. A good session, lawnmowing,
and sitting under a tree beer. Use it to get your Lite©-swilling pals off the
corn lager.

Serving type: bottle

08-30-2007 06:37:28 | More by shadow1961

aforbes10

Iowa

3.35/5  rDev -13.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

This was on tap along with Spotted Cow at the New Glarus Polkafest. Poured into a plastic cup golden colored with a small white head. Smelled corny (like S Cow) but stronger and more metallic and malty. Corny, wheaty, slightly spicy flavor, some banana esters in there maybe. nice mouthfeel, good for summer drinking. Overall i liked it but not the best from NG.

Serving type: on-tap

06-06-2006 12:57:14 | More by aforbes10

jrallen34

Illinois

3.38/5  rDev -12.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

I drank this from a 12oz bottle into a Rochefort chalice.

The beer pours a hazy brightish gold with a light white head only rising about a finger and gone quickly.

The aroma is nice and light, sweet, yeasty, bready, a little wheat, nice combination, needs a little more assertiveness.

The start is nice and sweet but then at the end its super skunky so it really kills it for me.

The feel is medium, limited drinkability because of the drinkability.

Overall, started off ok, then fades to terribleness.

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2010 02:00:17 | More by jrallen34

KTCamm

New Jersey

3.38/5  rDev -12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Had a bottle left over from last summer tucked away in my in laws fridge. I see now that it is 'out of print.'

Pours pale golden yellow. hazy translucent. Minimal foam, but cloudy.

Light citrus smell with minor malt. Faint.

Light creamy lemon taste with minimal carbonation. Citrus finish.

Simple, uncomplicated, and good. Well made.

Serving type: bottle

04-10-2010 14:26:58 | More by KTCamm

KarlHungus

Minnesota

3.4/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This beer pours a cloudy pale golden color with a lot of visible yeast particles. The head is two-fingers in height, but recedes rather quickly into decent lacing. The aroma is very faint with a mild malt character and not much else. The taste like the aroma, very faint. The aftertast, however, is quite pleasant with a nice spearmint taste. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with nice carbonation. Overall, this is a decent beer, but nothing to wrtie home about. I would drink it again, I might even buy it again, but I certainly would not go out of my way to find it again.

Serving type: bottle

10-03-2006 01:25:11 | More by KarlHungus

BeerRun13

California

3.4/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours golden almost pale in color. Somewhat persistant white head. Lots of floaties.
Malty nose with maybe some soft fruit/pear notes. Maybe a little sulfur?
Malty & fruity flavor. A balanced bitterness throughout. Slightly tart as it warms up.
Light bodied. Nicely carbonated. refreshingly balanced with a crisp and slightly sweet finish.
Good drinkability. Solid beer.

Serving type: bottle

03-30-2007 00:01:48 | More by BeerRun13

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.43/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

light yellow with initial large head, lace in glass. Lagerish beer with yeast and cheese aroma. Bit of creaminess at beginning, astringent in finish, that improves as it warms. Some wheat.strong carbonation. Very drinkable. Lemon peel aftertaste. Medium mouthfeel.

Serving type: bottle

03-21-2006 23:21:44 | More by northyorksammy

abcsofbeer

Virginia

3.43/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a golden yellow color that is cloudy with yeast sediment swirling around. The head is white in color, but, very minimal, leaving no lace to speak of. The smell is mildly citrus-like, a bit lemony. I detect a small amount of grain followed by sweet honey.

The taste is a bit of lemon-citrus and honey. This beer is drinkable and light to medium bodied. There is a good amount of carbonation that is easily detectable. I do not detect much in the way of hops. This one is different and not a bad drink.

Serving type: bottle

07-11-2006 01:55:41 | More by abcsofbeer