Gordon Biersch Brewing Company

Märzen

Märzen

Märzen (Mayrt-zen) was historically brewed in Bavaria from March through the end of October. It was brewed dark and strong, using dark roasted Munich… Read More

Märzen (Mayrt-zen) was historically brewed in Bavaria from March through the end of October. It was brewed dark and strong, using dark roasted Munich and caramelized Munich malt to help cover up flavor changes from the lack of refrigeration (ice in those days) used to keep the beers cold in the cellars during the warm summer months. It was also the beer served at the Original Oktoberfest celebration, which originated as a wedding reception for the King Ludwig I and Maria Theresa. Bavaria was a very poor country and had little cause for celebration, so the King and Queen invited the entire population of Bavaria to the reception. They showed up that year and every year thereafter, and the event evolved into the modern day Oktoberfest. Gordon Biersch Märzen accentuates the flavors of the dark roasted imported malted barley and exhibits a caramel malt aftertaste, while downplaying the hop level.
Yeast Strain: Weihenstephan 34/70
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Hefeweizen

Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen

A true, unfiltered, Bavarian-style wheat (Weizen) beer with the yeast (Hefe) still present. It is brewed with 65% malted wheat and 35% malted barley.… Read More

A true, unfiltered, Bavarian-style wheat (Weizen) beer with the yeast (Hefe) still present. It is brewed with 65% malted wheat and 35% malted barley. Our Hefeweizen is highly effervescent and exhibits hints of citrus, banana, bubble gum and clove-all naturally produced by a special top-fermenting yeast. In Bavaria, this beer is traditionally consumed Sunday morning after church (and sometimes before as well as during) alongside Weisswurst (white veal sausages) and freshly baked Brez'n (pretzels). Read Less

Czech Style Pilsner

Pilsner - Czech / Bohemian

Czech Style Pilsner is a celebration of hops. It was first brewed in the Czech town of Pilsen in 1842 using special yeast smuggled out of Germany by a… Read More

Czech Style Pilsner is a celebration of hops. It was first brewed in the Czech town of Pilsen in 1842 using special yeast smuggled out of Germany by a Czech monk. The region surrounding Pilsen is famous for its hops. Pilsner was the first clear golden brew: beers before it were dark and cloudy. We use imported Bavarian Hallertau and Tettnang aroma hops along with the finest pilsner malt. Read Less

Golden Export

Lager - Dortmunder / Export

Our lightest, most refreshing lager, delicately hopped with Bavarian Hersbruckers, with a clean, crisp finish. The demand was so high when it was first… Read More

Our lightest, most refreshing lager, delicately hopped with Bavarian Hersbruckers, with a clean, crisp finish. The demand was so high when it was first brewed in the 1870s, that it was “exported” to other regions. Read Less

WinterBock

Bock - Doppelbock

Available seasonally November-January. WinterBock is a classic dark double bock featuring 5 different types of malt: Munich, Pilsner, Black, and 2 types… Read More

Available seasonally November-January. WinterBock is a classic dark double bock featuring 5 different types of malt: Munich, Pilsner, Black, and 2 types of roasted caramel. A strong, full body beer that was used by eleventh century Bavarian monks to help sustain themselves during winter fasts. Read Less

Blonde Bock

Bock - Hell / Maibock / Lentebock

Blonde Bock Bock beers are represented by a male goat, which in German lore symbolizes strength and virility. In accordance with the Reinheitsgebot (German… Read More

Blonde Bock Bock beers are represented by a male goat, which in German lore symbolizes strength and virility. In accordance with the Reinheitsgebot (German Purity Law of 1516), bock beers must have a pre-fermentation malt sugar concentration of 16%, which converts over to at least 7% alcohol after fermentation. These strong beers were made popular in the early 1600's by monks in order to minimize their hunger during fasting periods. While most bocks are dark, Blonde Bock is golden-colored and malty with a rich, creamy head. The rich flavor is counterbalanced with just the right level of bitterness from the Hallertau aroma hops and create a very smooth profile. Read Less

Festbier

Festbier

Available seasonally August-October. FestBier celebrates fall and the flavor profiles of beers served at the modern day Oktoberfest. Originally, the Oktoberfest… Read More

Available seasonally August-October. FestBier celebrates fall and the flavor profiles of beers served at the modern day Oktoberfest. Originally, the Oktoberfest was held in the middle of October. The brewers were motivated to increase beer sales and moved the date to the last week of September through the first week of October. At the same time, they created the modern day Oktoberfest beer with a lighter body than Märzen but a more robust, hoppy flavor, resulting in FestBier. The maltiness is created via a combination of dark-roasted Munich malt and pilsner malt, and the hoppy aroma is achieved via the imported Hallertau and Tettnang aroma hops. Read Less

Maibock

Bock - Hell / Maibock / Lentebock

Available seasonally February-April. Maibock translated from German means the bock beer of May. It achieves its rich malty flavor from dark roasted caramel… Read More

Available seasonally February-April. Maibock translated from German means the bock beer of May. It achieves its rich malty flavor from dark roasted caramel malt, and lots of it! Originally brewed in the 14th century in the town of Einbeck, Germany, it quickly became a favorite style in Bavaria. One of the Bavarian brewers actually enticed a brewer from the North to move to Bavaria where the style was popularized. Maibock is a great beer to accompany robust flavors. The rich flavor from the dark-roasted caramel malt complements the moderate level of bitterness to create a perfect balance. Read Less

SommerBrau

Kölsch

Available seasonally May-July. SommerBrau is a Kölsch style beer. Kölsch literally means the beer of Cologne, Germany. This beer style is a light bodied… Read More

Available seasonally May-July. SommerBrau is a Kölsch style beer. Kölsch literally means the beer of Cologne, Germany. This beer style is a light bodied beer fermented using a special top fermenting yeast strain, which we import specially from Germany, brewing it true to style. It is brewed with 80% pale-malted barley and 20% malted wheat. The pinpoint bitterness of the German Tettnang hops and crisp finish make this beer perfect for summertime enjoyment. Read Less

CHUM

Red Ale - American Amber / Red

Gordon Biersch and the San Jose Sharks have been long time partners. We wanted to solidify the friendship with a beer. Welcome CHUM, our dry-hopped Red… Read More

Gordon Biersch and the San Jose Sharks have been long time partners. We wanted to solidify the friendship with a beer. Welcome CHUM, our dry-hopped Red Ale.

This dry-hopped blood red ale features a rich malt bill, complemented by a spicy hop aroma from imported Hallertau and Tettnang hops. A smooth yet powerful beer just like the San Jose Sharks lineup. This ale will leave you circling for more.

DISCLAIMER: Blood, sweat, and chips of teeth from previous Sharks Players were used in the making of this beer. Read Less

Full Pressure Unfiltered Pilsner

Pilsner - German

Our Full Pressure Pilsner draws upon the five centuries of pure brewing tradition. Malt, hops and water. The yeast was naturally occurring. Our unfiltered… Read More

Our Full Pressure Pilsner draws upon the five centuries of pure brewing tradition. Malt, hops and water. The yeast was naturally occurring. Our unfiltered pilsner leaves some of the yeast behind creating a flavor experience previously only available from beer tapped directly out of the aging tanks at the brewery. Read Less

Cliff Hanger Märzen

Märzen

GB Cliff Hanger Märzen is brewed to an auburn hue using dark roasted, caramelized, Munich malt. The malted barley unveils a caramel malt aftertaste, creating… Read More

GB Cliff Hanger Märzen is brewed to an auburn hue using dark roasted, caramelized, Munich malt. The malted barley unveils a caramel malt aftertaste, creating an exceptionally smooth finish. Read Less

Zwickel Bock

Bock - Single / Traditional

Unfiltered Lager from the Uberbier Series in a 750 mL Swing-top Bottle. 7.3% ABV 22 IBU Prost!

Unfiltered Lager from the Uberbier Series in a 750 mL Swing-top Bottle. 7.3% ABV 22 IBU

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Cave Raider Blonde Bock

Bock - Single / Traditional

While most bocks are dark, Gordon Biersch Cave Raider Blonde Bock pours a crisp, golden hue, with a rich, creamy head. The bold malt flavor is counterbalanced… Read More

While most bocks are dark, Gordon Biersch Cave Raider Blonde Bock pours a crisp, golden hue, with a rich, creamy head. The bold malt flavor is counterbalanced with just the right level of bitterness from the hallertau aroma hops. Read Less

Outer Orbit Pale Ale

Pale Ale - American

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Casa De Fruta 1940 Pilsner

Lager - American Light

Robustly Hopped Lager

Robustly Hopped Lager Read Less

Outer Orbit Session IPA

IPA - Session

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Zwickel Pils

Pilsner - Other

Uberbier Series unfiltered Pilsner

Uberbier Series unfiltered Pilsner Read Less

Casa De Fruta 1940 Session IPA

IPA - Session

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Hazed And Confused Juicy IPA

IPA - New England / Hazy

A New England-Style IPA, dry-hopped with Mosaic and Citra hops for a fresh citrus flavor

A New England-Style IPA, dry-hopped with Mosaic and Citra hops for a fresh citrus flavor Read Less