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United States · Dortmunder Export
74%
Overall similarity
HOPIQ TAKE
Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold if you want a lager with actual presence and grip, Kona Longboard Island Lager if you want something that disappears easy and doesn't demand attention. The Dortmunder's got nearly 1.3x the ABV and double the IBUs, so it's built different—there's real malt sweetness and a slightly spicy, assertive finish. Longboard's playing a different game entirely: it's designed to vanish between sips, which is either exactly what you need or kind of the point you're trying to avoid.
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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH
Pick Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold when…
- →You actually want to taste what you're drinking
- →You're pacing yourself and want flavor to justify each sip
- →Hot weather but you don't want a beer that feels like nothing
Pick Kona Longboard Island Lager when…
- →All-day drinking, lawn work, or catching a game with zero friction
- →You're mixing rounds with cocktails and don't want interference
- →Beach or pool setting where restraint and refreshment matter most
SIDE BY SIDE
| Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold | Kona Longboard Island Lager | |
| ABV | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Bitterness | Lightly bitter | Mild |
| Colour | Pale gold | Pale gold |
| Style | Dortmunder Export | American Lager |
| Origin | United States |
WHAT IT TASTES OF
Both beers
STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT
TASTING NOTES