Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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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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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Capital Dark Doppelbock
Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Capital Dark Doppelbock
◎ Appearance
Deep mahogany to dark brown in color with excellent clarity and a rich, creamy tan head that persists beautifully. The beer displays the hallmark darkness of the style with a dense, viscous appearance befitting its full-bodied character and 7.5% ABV.
◌ Aroma
The nose reveals warming malt sweetness with prominent dark fruit esters—dried plums and raisins—layered beneath toasted bread and subtle chocolate notes. Clean German lager yeast character allows the malt complexity to shine without any harsh phenolic or solvent notes.
◐ Taste
Entry is smooth and malty with immediate caramel and dark chocolate notes that develop into roasted bread character mid-palate. The 22 IBU provides subtle balance without assertiveness, allowing the rich malt sweetness and warming alcohol to dominate, while remaining remarkably clean and refined.
◑ Finish
Lingering warmth from the moderate alcohol content settles into a satisfying, slightly sweet aftertaste with residual caramel and chocolate notes. The finish is clean and complete without cloying character, leaving a pleasant malty impression.
Food Pairing
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