Goldfinger Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Goldfinger Brewing Company

Established in 2020

Contact
513 Rogers St, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Description
A revived 19th century lager beer tradition. Horizontal tanks, natural carbonation, extended lagering, and decoction brewing.

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7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Foamy white draft head. Gold to brassy color in my plastic "6th Lagerversay" cup. Pilsnerish Angel, work a bit more hop up front. Taste matches up to any of Goldfinger's stick layers, a bit more dry, with some more Noble hop to balance the make, which seen to have a bit of Amber roast as well.
Tried from Draft at Goldfinger Brewing Company on 18 Jul 2026 at 19:00

8.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 9 Overall 8.5
16oz can. What an awesome lager. Bold, flowery hops. Perfect carbonation. Crackery, bready malts. Perfect balance. Fantastic execution. World Class stuff all the way.
Tried on 17 Jul 2026 at 04:13

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
16oz can. Pretty solid IPL, wouldn't call it a Pils of any sort. Mosaic Citra is a dead boring hop combo for 2026, but at least they throw in some Callista. Has some pleasant bitterness, but sort of ends with a big, juicy Mosaic note. Well made beet.
Tried on 16 Jul 2026 at 04:25

7.1/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Slightly cloudy gold color with a leggy top of snow white foam. Nose is a bit like fresh water from the garden hose, some noble hop, and doggy malt. Definitely a bit of year in the palate, with a light (but definitely there) noble hop character. Still that bready malt, and some slight sodium of softened water. Hearty and filling considering its paleness.
Tried from Draft at Goldfinger Brewing Company on 19 May 2026 at 00:34

7.6/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Tried from Can from The Beer & Wine Shop on 16 May 2026 at 02:27

8.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 9 Overall 8.5
16oz can. Awesome fresh, perfect body. Really nice balance. Easy mild hop.tone, delicious. Perfect beer.
Tried on 15 May 2026 at 23:03

7.5/10
Tried from Can from Livonia Liquor & Fine Wine on 23 Apr 2026 at 03:39

6.4/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Walnut brown pour. Thin foam around the rim. Pecan flavor with hint of fruit. Light bodied and light carbonation
Tried from Can from Wine Warehouse - Charlottesville on 25 Mar 2026 at 01:48

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Treacle, candied pecan nose. Clear rust, medium yellow head. Elderberry, a bit vegetal. Medium body, easy carbonation. A bit fruity for the style.
Tried from Can from Wine Warehouse - Charlottesville on 25 Mar 2026 at 00:46

7.5/10
Tried from Can from Livonia Liquor & Fine Wine on 20 Mar 2026 at 02:00