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Golden Shower

Review - Dogfish Head Brewery's Golden Shower Imperial Pilsner

"Nobody should believe that Dogfish Head Golden Shower tastes good... until they try it. Why should they? Not many people are going to try it because, without a traditional marketing campaign, it's going to be hard to find for a long time. But a small group of people who trust their taste enough to decide what to drink for themselves (instead of listening to the advice of their televisions) are going to find a Golden Shower and try it and we're pretty sure they are going to like it. And we are hopeful that they will tell other good-beer enthusiasts about it and that they will try it and like it too. And then there will be hundreds (but probably never thousands or millions - because our brewery isn't that big) of Golden Showers opened and enjoyed every day in defiance of monstrous marketing campaigns and miniature fake pilsners and the world will be a better place for it." -- Dogfish Head Brewery

Here we are, on the precipice of beer number 200, having come a very long way from where we started back in January as craft beer novices. We've learned a lot since then, if nothing more than knowing we were in for a treat with a specialty brew from DFH, who are yet to let us down. The Golden Shower pours a golden yellow color with a large, light-brown fizzy head. Fair lacing left behind by a mostly diminishing head. Aroma was described differently by different people, but the consensus was sweet malts, flowery hops, soapy yeast, and a hint of cognac. Initial taste is moderately sweet, mellowing to a light sweet finish with a hint of bitter. Short duration. Light to medium on the mouth, it has a watery texture and soft to lively carbonation. Alcohol tinge left behind.

Reviewed on October 22, 2006.

Type:Imperial Pilsner
ABV:9%
Source:22 oz. Bottle
Score:22/30

Official Dogfish Head Brewery website