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Faust Doppelbock

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Intensely malty-floral, with restrained notes of sherry, caramel, honey and apricot. Malt-led and powerful in the mouth, with a dry finish. Red-brown in the glass, 7.5 percent ABV at 18.9 percent original gravity. The brewery pours the doppelbock as a seasonal beer from October until Easter, brewed at Brauhaus Faust in Miltenberg.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyfloralhoney
malty
floral
honey
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
Intensely malty character dominates the nose, with pronounced floral notes woven throughout.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faust Doppelbock

◎ Appearance

Deep red-brown color, clear and luminous in the glass. A dense, persistent head forms on the pour, with fine lacing that clings to the sides. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, giving the beer a refined visual presence.

deep red-brownclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Intensely malty character dominates the nose, with pronounced floral notes woven throughout. Subtle sherry undertones emerge, layered with warm honey and dried apricot. The malt expression is broad and inviting, with no harsh or overly alcoholic edges despite the 7.5% ABV.

malty-floralhoney notessherry undertonesrestrained alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich, complex malz character—caramel, honey, and dark fruit develop across the mid-palate. Full-bodied and malt-led, the beer carries its power smoothly without heaviness. Bitterness is restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the sweet and toasted malt flavors to remain prominent throughout.

malt-drivencaramel-honeyfull-bodiedlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish turns dry and clean, with a lingering malt sweetness that gradually fades. A gentle warmth from the alcohol remains, but the aftertaste stays balanced and never cloying.

dry finishmalt persistencewarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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