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Strawgator

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A pleasant strawberry sweetness and aroma, with a delicate hop flavor from German Perle hops. This Helles Doppelbock lager is made with malted barley and wheat. After filtration, generous amounts of fresh Louisiana strawberry juice are added. It is the Sweet Beast, a fusion of Strawberry Lager sweetness with the smooth Andygator.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityberrywheat
fruity
berry
wheat
noble hop
malty
caramel
Aroma
Fresh strawberry juice dominates the nose with bright, jammy undertones and a subtle floral quality from the German Perle hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Strawgator

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper color with a slightly hazy quality that signals the presence of fresh fruit juice adjuncts. A modest cream-colored head forms with fair retention and visible carbonation throughout. The body carries visible suspension, characteristic of a fruit-forward lager with natural ingredients.

deep amberslightly hazymoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh strawberry juice dominates the nose with bright, jammy undertones and a subtle floral quality from the German Perle hops. Beneath the fruit sits a soft, bready Malz character from the barley and wheat blend, with hints of caramel sweetness. The overall aromatic profile is inviting and approachable, without sharp alcohol notes.

fresh strawberryfloral Edelhopfenbready Malz

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced strawberry and berry sweetness that coats the mouth immediately, followed by a smooth, wheat-derived softness in the mid-palate. Noble hop bitterness arrives gently at 22 IBUs, providing structural balance without assertiveness. The finish carries notes of caramel and subtle boozy warmth that anchors the fruit-forward profile.

berry-sweet entrysmooth wheat texturegentle noble-hop grip

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with lingering strawberry and a faint caramel note that slowly fades. Alcohol warmth is present but integrated, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

medium finishlingering strawberry
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
74
Finish
75
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Doppelbock

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What is a Doppelbock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

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