hopIQ found 10 beers with the same roasted and chocolate character as Spaten Optimator. Optimator is Spaten's bottom-fermented doppelbock, brewed mainly for export and most often found in the United States. It pours an opaque dark brown with ruby highlights and a tan head. Roasted malt, caramel and molasses dominate the aroma, with dried plum and raisin behind. The palate is full and creamy, showing toffee, dark chocolate and toasted bread; a low hop bitterness and gentle alcohol warmth balance the sweetness. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Binding Carolus der Starke — 86%. No twin in the catalogue yet.
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