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Radiator Doppelbock

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After a long, cool fermentation and almost four months of lagering, this double bock turns out smooth, dark brown and rich, with gentle notes of caramel and dark chocolate alongside toasted bread and dark fruit. Doppel means double: a bigger, stronger take on the German bock, and at 7.5% the strongest beer in the brewery's current shop range.

ABV
7.5%
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
chocolatecarameltoasty
chocolate
caramel
toasty
dark fruit
roasted
malty
Aroma
The nose presents a harmonious blend of toasted bread and caramel sweetness, layered with dark chocolate and subtle notes of dried dark fruit.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Radiator Doppelbock

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent cream-colored head that clings to the glass. The color displays rich ruby highlights when held to light, characteristic of the style's extended lagering. Carbonation is restrained, befitting the beer's smooth, refined character.

deep mahoganyexcellent head retentionclearruby highlights

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a harmonious blend of toasted bread and caramel sweetness, layered with dark chocolate and subtle notes of dried dark fruit. Noble hops provide a gentle herbal backdrop without asserting themselves. The overall impression is one of warmth and depth—classic doppelbock character refined through extended lagering.

carameltoasted breaddark chocolateherbal restraint

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and rich, with prominent caramel and malt sweetness balanced by the beer's mellow bitterness (22 IBU). Mid-palate develops dark chocolate and roasted grain notes, while the alcohol (7.5% ABV) remains well-integrated and contributes subtle warmth without harsh edges. The finish carries forward the malty foundation with lingering toasted notes.

smoothrich malt sweetnessdark chocolateroasted grainintegrated alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and satisfying, with caramel and toasted bread persisting gracefully on the palate. A gentle warmth and slight dryness follow, inviting another sip without any harshness or astringency.

long, warm finishcaramel aftertasterefined
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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