Head to head

Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn vs Clausthaler Original

Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn rates higher across the web — 3.3 against 2.6 for Clausthaler Original.

Flavor, side by side

Athletic Brewing Upside DawnClausthaler Original
Bitter
Sweet
Sour
Herbal
Citrus
Fruit
Spice
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The verdict

Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn rates higher across the web — 3.3 against 2.6 for Clausthaler Original.

Clausthaler Original is the cheaper bottle at $11 (6 × 12 oz bottle) versus $12 (6 × 12 oz).

On flavor they're close cousins — no single note separates them by much.

  • Pick Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn if you want something more citrusy and fruitier.
  • Pick Clausthaler Original if you want something more bitter, or price matters.

Questions

Which is better, Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn or Clausthaler Original?

Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn rates higher across the web — 3.3 against 2.6 for Clausthaler Original. Clausthaler Original is the cheaper bottle at $11 (6 × 12 oz bottle) versus $12 (6 × 12 oz). On flavor they're close cousins — no single note separates them by much.

What's the difference between Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn and Clausthaler Original?

Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn is a golden ale with notes of biscuit, light hops. Clausthaler Original is a german lager with notes of crisp malt, floral hops, bitter finish.

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