Silvesterbier

Gold Dot Beer in McMinnville, Oregon, United States 🇺🇸

Collab with: Bierstadt Lagerhaus
Brewed at/by: Heater Allen Brewing
Traditional Beer Special

Score

7.06

ABV: 6.5%

IBU: -

Ticks: 5

Silvester is the German name for New Year's Eve, named after Pope Sylvester I, whose feast day is December 31st. Silvesterbier is a rarity even in Germany. Neuwitzberg is a hamlet nestled in the alps on the German-Polish border and they keep the tradition of Silvesterbier alive. Brewed on the Beaver Moon of the previous year, Silvesterbier is a moderately hopped, deeply golden lager made at 15 degrees Plato with an abv around 6.5 percent. The Neuwitzberg brewers included a dark malted wheat-in violation of the Reinheitsgebot. In 1714 the authorities investigated this violation and moved to close the offending breweries. “A totally delicious and badass Lager.

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7.3

bhensonb (22726) reviewed Silvesterbier from Gold Dot Beer 4 weeks ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8

Can from Tavour. Pours clear gold with a large and persistent white head. Aroma is grainy/wheaty with some grass/spice. Med body. Fairly dry and very nicely bitter. Flavor is grainy/wheaty with grass/spice. Flavor is strong and quite good.

Tried from Can on 04 Mar 2026 at 00:35

gave a cheers!

7.5

stevoj (18528) reviewed Silvesterbier from Gold Dot Beer 1 month ago

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

16oz can from Tavour. Pale, clear golden, small head fades to thin layer. Grainy, biscuity aroma, faint citrus. Taste presents a little tingle right up front, followed by bready notes. The finish is mildly fruity and partially dry with a little bit of lingering bitterness.

Tried from Can on 20 Feb 2026 at 02:05

gave a cheers!

6.3

Staleandfunny (6157) reviewed Silvesterbier from Gold Dot Beer 2 months ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

New style - Silvesterbier

Bready, sharp pine bitterness, but crisp finish. I can taste the German influence with this style mixed in with a hoppy Czech Pilsner. Very unique. Very cool story about the history of this style too!

Tried from Draft on 31 Jan 2026 at 07:25

Biruski (5052) reviewed Silvesterbier from Gold Dot Beer 2 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Brilliantly clear golden with a firm white head. Crisp hops, slightly sweet malts, a hint of earth, and faint black pepper spice. Medium body. Crisp finish. An easy going but well-crafted brew.

Tried from Can on 23 Jan 2026 at 01:49

gave a cheers!

7.3

Troopie (5756) reviewed Silvesterbier from Gold Dot Beer 2 months ago

Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8

Gold body with thick white head. Light mixed aroma. Malty taste with a hop streak. Crisp finish.

Tried from Draft at Saraveza on 18 Jan 2026 at 18:00

gave a cheers!