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Blonde Doppelbock

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A deep golden doppelbock where the grain dominates and the hop character stays subdued, a malt monster that makes its point in a subtle way. Capital has brewed it since 1996, and it is available from March to May at 7.8 % ABV and 26 IBU. Liberty is the hop, brewers and caramel malts the base.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
★undefined — World Beer Cup (German-Style Heller Bock/Maibock)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelbready
malty
caramel
bready
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness and toasted grain, anchored by a soft, grainy maltiness that fills the entire aroma profile.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blonde Doppelbock

◎ Appearance

Deep golden amber body, crystal-clear with excellent transparency. A dense, creamy head forms and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacework as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, contributing to the sustained foam collar.

deep goldenexcellent claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness and toasted grain, anchored by a soft, grainy maltiness that fills the entire aroma profile. Noble Liberty hops provide only the gentlest floral undertone, remaining deliberately restrained and never competing with the malt foundation.

caramel-forwardtoasted grainsubtle hop presencesoft malt

◐ Taste

The palate is rich and full-bodied, entering with a wave of caramel malt sweetness and bready grain character that persists through the mid-palate. Dark fruit notes—raisin and subtle plum—emerge beneath the malt-driven foundation, while bitterness remains modest at 26 IBU, allowing the sweet grain profile to dominate without cloying.

malt-dominantcaramel sweetnessdark fruitfull body

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, trailing caramel and bready notes into a smooth, alcohol-forward close. A faint dark-fruit dryness lingers, balanced by the beer's inherent sweetness and gentle heat at 7.8% ABV.

warminglingering caramelsmooth close
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
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

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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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