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Brand Dubbelbock

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Caramel and a bittersweet, full-malt taste mark Brand's Dubbelbock, a robust bock with a warm character for the raw autumn months. A blend of roasted malts gives it a deep red colour. It is one of the first specialty beers Brand added after the Second World War, following Imperator.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark33
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcaramelmalty
roasted
caramel
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose, offering notes of caramelized grain and subtle dark fruit undertones.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brand Dubbelbock

◎ Appearance

Deep red-brown hue from a blend of roasted malts, clear and bright beneath the surface. The head is dense and persistent, laying down fine lacing with each sip. Moderate carbonation creates a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the glass.

deep red-brownpersistent headclearwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose, offering notes of caramelized grain and subtle dark fruit undertones. Beneath lies a warming alcohol presence that complements rather than overwhelms. The overall impression is robust and inviting, with no sharp hop bite.

roasted maltcarameldark fruitwarming alcohol

◐ Taste

Rich, full-bodied entry with pronounced caramel sweetness balanced by measured bitterness from the roasted grain bill. The mid-palate develops layers of malt complexity and dark fruit character, while a gentle hop bitterness (27 IBU) provides restraint without aggression. Smooth and warming throughout.

bittersweet balancefull-bodiedroasted graindark fruitwarming finish

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long with a lingering caramel sweetness and slight roasted dryness. A pleasant warmth from the 7.5% ABV fades gracefully without harsh alcohol burn.

caramel sweetnessroasted drynesswarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar Doppelbock

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