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Capital Dark Doppelbock

Capital Brewery
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🌍 United States · Doppelbock · One of 30 Doppelbocks in hopIQ

Capital's German-style Doppelbock — rich dark fruit, caramel, chocolate and a warming malt sweetness in a full-bodied, smooth frame. One of America's finest American-brewed Doppelbocks and Wisconsin's premier winter lager.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark25
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full-bodied and gently sweet.

Weight and sugar move together, the pour rolling slow while richness compounds on the palate.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Doppelbock.
Malt character
caramel
chocolate
malty
roasted
toasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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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.

deep mahoganycreamy headfull-bodiedrich opacity

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.

dark fruittoasted maltchocolatecaramel sweetness

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.

malty sweetnessdark chocolateroasted breadsmooth finish

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.

warminglingering sweetnessclean finish
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
83
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Capital Dark Doppelbock

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 Capital Dark Doppelbock

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, dark fruit, sweet character as Capital Dark Doppelbock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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