Löwenbräu Original - Löwenbräu AG

fsimcox

California

3.63/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I've been living in Germany for 2 years now, and must admit I hadn't drunk any Lowenbrau until just the last 6 months.

In the States, I hadn't drunk Lowenbrau for over 5 years because it always seemed to be skunky. I visited the Lowenbrau Keller in Munich last summer, and had a Helles, and it was very tasty. So, I bought a few bottles at the local Getranke, and wow, it tastes very good.

So, since I've been drinking it for the past 6 months, thought I would write a review.

Pours a nice clear straw color from a 50 cl brown bottle (exp Nov08). White foamy head that dissipates quickly. Little lacing.

Smells malty, with a bit of hops and grass. Some of the typical sweetness one would expect in a Helles.

Tastes sweet up front, with just a hint of bitterness in the finish that lingers.

Mouthfeel is very good. A little creamy, with some body, but not too much. Some dry side effects with the hint of bitterness.

Not a bad beer in my opinion. Not the best Helles I've ever had, but I find it smooth and easy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2008 15:25:16 | More by fsimcox

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

2.75/5  rDev -17.2%

06-15-2013 17:02:52 | More by TheBeeraholic

Brew33

Ohio

2.5/5  rDev -24.7%

06-12-2013 16:42:18 | More by Brew33

billbeers

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -9.6%

06-08-2013 00:36:39 | More by billbeers

ScottyDuzntNo

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -24.7%

06-07-2013 01:47:21 | More by ScottyDuzntNo

Olek4374

Alberta (Canada)

3.64/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

I purchased a can from my liquor store in search of trying a greater variety of western European beers.

Poured into a pilsner glass with a nearly insignificant amount of head - there is about one finger's worth and it dissipates almost as quickly as it appears. The colour of the beer itself is very pale yellow, but it sort of has a shiny sheen to it. Maybe it's the condensation on my glass, but I've seldom seen beers this pale be so appealing to look at.

The smell of the beer is really malty without much depth to the aroma. It smells sweet, and doesn't have a whole lot of depth to it. I would have hoped for a little more hoppiness from this beer, since helles lagers are not usually devoid of hop bitterness like this, but let's taste it first before we are too brash.

Well, there's a good hit of carbonation when you first sip it. The maltiness is pretty evident, but the real pleasure for me is the great fruity undertones that this beer possesses. There's a great green apple flavour going on here - it reminds me sort of like Ephemere from Unibroue, and I gotta say, it's very nice.

Overall, it's a pretty decent lager. The hoppiness is not as strong (or existent at all, for that matter) as I would have liked, but the beer looks great and has a fantastic, clean taste with fruity undertones. There is an off chance I'll but this again.

Serving type: can

06-03-2013 05:07:30 | More by Olek4374

Miha

Slovenia

3.5/5  rDev +5.4%

06-01-2013 23:31:24 | More by Miha

shanny1981

Georgia

4/5  rDev +20.5%

06-01-2013 19:50:15 | More by shanny1981

herrburgess

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +13%

05-28-2013 14:02:03 | More by herrburgess

RedWeizen83

Texas

3/5  rDev -9.6%

05-27-2013 19:15:20 | More by RedWeizen83

pin

Australia

2/5  rDev -39.8%

05-27-2013 04:43:30 | More by pin

stella77artois

New York

4.44/5  rDev +33.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

One of my favorite beers. On the cheap side for a quality brew, and is incredibly smooth.

A - Pours light-golden brown, with a thin head.

S - Like a typical German Lager. Nothing really different.

T - Outstanding. Smooth and full of a bold, intense flavor. An almost perfect bitterness for my taste. Outstanding aftertaste, none of the skunky-ness that some Euro lagers have.

M - Like I said, very smooth and goes down easy. A slightly higher level of carbonation I'd say.

Overall, an excellent beer for any lager or German beer fans. Highly recommended.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 14:26:08 | More by stella77artois

kvnstfrd

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-23-2013 13:16:24 | More by kvnstfrd

Ciocanelu

Romania

2.75/5  rDev -17.2%

05-21-2013 12:43:32 | More by Ciocanelu

ppvora

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-17-2013 19:29:08 | More by ppvora

rheff

Arkansas

4/5  rDev +20.5%

05-17-2013 03:50:43 | More by rheff

tootsMcGee

Oregon

3/5  rDev -9.6%

05-13-2013 01:13:55 | More by tootsMcGee

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-12-2013 19:56:56 | More by BeerForMuscle

cm1313

Germany

3/5  rDev -9.6%

05-09-2013 15:17:22 | More by cm1313

mariobbr

Serbia

2.5/5  rDev -24.7%

05-07-2013 12:42:06 | More by mariobbr

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-06-2013 18:26:41 | More by ZEB89

cnwillis31

Maine

3/5  rDev -9.6%

05-02-2013 21:39:15 | More by cnwillis31

Stidge77

Connecticut

3/5  rDev -9.6%

05-02-2013 02:06:49 | More by Stidge77

JohnnyBarman

Ontario (Canada)

3.2/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

Picked up a few cans of this to enjoy over the weekend - the weather is improving and I felt like a lager on the patio.

Poured into a Czechvar fluted pilsner glass. Bright golden in colour, some visible carbonation, big frothy head that has some pretty sturdy retention. Not bad indeed.

Nose is some mild hops, floral notes, honey and grain.

Surprisingly decent lager that has some hops and other notes to go with it that I picked up in the nose. Easy to drink, though the carbonation is a bit sharp. Not too bad for a macro, I have to say.

Cheap, tasty lager. Nothing special, but when I'm hoping for a few cans of something I can enjoy without really worrying too much about it.

Serving type: can

04-28-2013 21:20:59 | More by JohnnyBarman

hurdjg

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev +5.4%

04-21-2013 14:17:55 | More by hurdjg