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Autumnal Fire

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Deep dark fruit leads this fiery red doppelbock, with caramel and toffee alongside and a rich, smooth finish that warms from within. Malt complexity adds layers underneath. Hallertau Mittelfruh is the hop, brewers, Munich and honey malts the base, and it is available from September to November at 7.8 % ABV and 28 IBU.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
★undefined — Great American Beer Festival (German-Style Strong Bock)
★undefined — Great American Beer Festival (German-Style Strong Bock)
★undefined — Great American Beer Festival (German-Style Doppelbock or Eisbock)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
dark fruitcaramelnoble hop
dark fruit
caramel
noble hop
malty
honey
Aroma
Dark stone fruit leads the nose—plum and dried cherry—backed by soft caramel and honeyed maltiness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Autumnal Fire

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby-garnet color with a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass as you drink. The beer displays excellent clarity despite its dark, substantial malt bill, allowing light to pass through the body with a warm glow. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a silky visual presentation.

deep ruby-garnetpersistent lacingbright clarity

◌ Aroma

Dark stone fruit leads the nose—plum and dried cherry—backed by soft caramel and honeyed maltiness. Hallertau Mittelfruh hops contribute a subtle noble spice and herbal undertone that frames rather than dominates. Warmth from the alcohol is present but restrained, allowing the malt complexity to emerge clearly.

dark stone fruitcaramel sweetnessnoble spicehoney malt

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with dark fruit flavors immediately apparent alongside rich caramel and toffee notes. Mid-palate reveals layers of honey malt and soft malt complexity that add depth without harshness. Bitterness is gentle at 28 IBU, allowing the fruit and caramel to dominate while the noble hops contribute a refined, herbal finish to each sip.

rich caramelplum and cherrysmooth bodyrefined bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with alcohol heat gradually building and spreading through the chest and shoulders. Lingering notes of toffee and dark fruit persist into the aftertaste, leaving the palate satisfied and glowing from within.

warming alcoholpersistent fruitlingering toffee
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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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