Great Lakes Brewing Company Dortmunder Gold Lager 5.8% ABV - 30 IBU A classic award-winning balance of sweet malt and dry hop flavors, proudly waving the flag for Cleveland and refreshing beer drinkers everywhere since 1988. A humble hometown hero, draped in a people-pleasing blend of smooth malt and crisp hop flavors. Hops: Cascade, Mt. HoodMalts: Harrington 2-Row, Caramel 60 About the styleDuring the mid-19th century, seven breweries within the city of Dortmund, Germany began brewing beers in the same manner, resulting in what wenow know as the ?Dortmunder? style. With the flavor and sweetness of a German-style Helles Lager and the bitterness of a German-style Pils, this accessible style is known for its balance. About the nameDortmunder Gold earned its name after winning its 1st gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 1990. Previously it was called ?The Heisman? after John Heisman, whose childhood home is located near our brewery. Dortmunder Gold was co-formulated with Master Brewer Thaine Johnson in GLBC's original Brewhouse No. 1 which is still used to brew pub exclusive beers today. The barrel on our Dortmunder medal bears a tribute to that legacy. https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/dortmunder"