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Buronator

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🌍 Germany · Doppelbock · One of 39 Doppelbocks in hopIQ

A Doppelbock built on 18.3 degrees Plato, dark brown and close to opaque in the glass. The heavy, darkly kilned malt bill gives dried fruit, raisin and dark caramel, with cocoa and toasted bread crust underneath and a warming alcohol note running through. Hallertauer Herkules and Tradition hold 26 IBU against it, enough to stop the sweetness running away; the finish is long, sticky and faintly of bitter chocolate.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
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AWARDS

Gold · 2025
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2025
European Beer Star
Silver · 2022
London Beer Competition
Strong European Beer
★Gold — World Beer Awards
★Silver — European Beer Star
★Silver — London Beer Competition (Strong European Beer)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Full-bodied and gently sweet.

A slow, coating pour that settles on the tongue and rewards the sip that follows.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Doppelbock.
Malt character
caramel
malty
chocolate
roasted
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Buronator

◎ Appearance

Dark brown, nearly opaque in the glass, with a dense and persistent head that clings to the sides. The color reflects deep kilning and a substantial grain bill. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting the beer's structured presence.

dark brownopaquedense headwell-retained lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dried fruit and raisin, layered beneath dark caramel and toasted bread crust. Cocoa and warming alcohol notes emerge as the beer opens, creating a complex and inviting bouquet. The hop character remains restrained, allowing the malt expression to dominate.

dried fruitdark caramelcocoatoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters with caramel sweetness and malty depth, quickly joined by dark fruit and roasted character. Hallertauer Herkules and Tradition provide 26 IBU of measured bitterness that prevents the sweetness from overwhelming the structure. Mid-palate is rich and full-bodied, with chocolate notes adding textural complexity.

caramel-forwardbalanced bitternesschocolate undertonemalty backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is long, sticky, and warming, with a faint bitter chocolate note persisting well after swallowing. The alcohol warmth remains present but integrated, leaving a satisfying and contemplative aftertaste.

lingeringbitter chocolatewarming alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Buronator

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Buronator

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, dark fruit character as Buronator will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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