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Humorator Doppelbock

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A Doppelbock with a black body shimmering ruby-red and a chestnut-coloured head, with roasted and chocolate aromas. Humorator is brewed at 18.6° original gravity and reaches 7.0% ABV. Hacklberg has brewed in Passau since at least 1618; the Fürstenbau there dates from 1692. In 2012 Hacklberg took over the Innstadt brewery.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatemalty
roasted
chocolate
malty
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted grain and chocolate dominate the nose, offering a warm, inviting character without sharp or burnt edges.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Humorator Doppelbock

◎ Appearance

Deep black body with a distinctive ruby-red shimmer when held to light, crowned by a chestnut-coloured head that clings to the glass with moderate persistence. The density and depth of colour signal the careful roasting of the underlying Malz. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style's traditional brewing heritage.

black with ruby highlightschestnut headmoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

Roasted grain and chocolate dominate the nose, offering a warm, inviting character without sharp or burnt edges. Secondary notes of dark caramel and a subtle suggestion of dried fruit emerge as the beer warms. The aromatic profile reflects deliberate kilning and mashing decisions rather than aggressive hopping.

roasted maltdark chocolatecaramel sweetnessdried fruit notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced roasted and chocolate flavours that occupy the mid-palate without becoming cloying. A soft, malty sweetness with caramel undertones fills the mouth, supported by a full body and warming alcohol presence at 7.0% ABV. Bitterness remains gentle at 22 IBU, playing a supporting role to the malt-driven complexity.

chocolate-forwardfull-bodiedsmooth malt sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is lengthy and warming, with lingering notes of roasted grain and subtle dark fruit character. A soft, almost creamy aftertaste persists, leaving the palate satisfied rather than fatigued.

warming finishroasted malt aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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