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Einstök Doppelbock

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Einstök's vintage-dated seasonal Doppelbock — brewed with Munich malt, pilsner malt, crystal malt, chocolate malt and Bavarian hops. A caramel sweetness and smooth fullness combine with subtle chocolate and a mellow whisky aftertaste. Robust and warming with a finish perfect for long Icelandic winter nights. Released annually in limited quantities

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark22
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Gold
NY International Beer Competition 2018
German Style Doppelbock
Silver
Meiningers International Craft Beer Award 2015
Silver
San Diego International Beer Festival 2015
★Gold — NY International Beer Competition 2018 (German Style Doppelbock)
★Silver — Meiningers International Craft Beer Award 2015
★Silver — San Diego International Beer Festival 2015
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltychocolate
caramel
malty
chocolate
toasty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose reveals a classic Bavarian Doppelbock character with prominent malt-forward aromatics.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Einstök Doppelbock

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown in color, displaying the characteristic darkness of a well-crafted Doppelbock. Crystal clear with excellent clarity and a rich, tan head that demonstrates good retention. The viscous body suggests substantial malt content and moderate carbonation appropriate for the style.

deep mahoganycleartan headviscous

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a classic Bavarian Doppelbock character with prominent malt-forward aromatics. Toasted bread and caramel sweetness dominate, complemented by subtle chocolate and dark fruit notes. Bavarian hop character provides a gentle, refined backdrop without dominating the malt-driven profile.

maltycarameldark breadchocolate

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a rich caramel sweetness and full malt body that immediately establishes the beer's warming character. Mid-palate reveals layers of toasted dark bread, chocolate, and dark fruit esters, with subtle hop bitterness providing essential balance. The smooth, creamy texture carries these flavors gracefully across the tongue.

rich caramelmalt-forwardchocolatebalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming with a mellow whisky-like aftertaste that lingers pleasantly. The smooth conclusion perfectly complements the beer's intended purpose as a winter sipper.

warmingsmoothlingering
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
87
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

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

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