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Double Doc Brown

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The double version of the brewery's brown ale keeps the bready, caramelly, nutty profile built on English flaked oats and caramel malts, then adds extra gravity and girth. At 8.0% ABV and 35 IBU, it is the stronger sibling of Doc Brown Ale. Like its base beer, it is a draft-only pour, and Funky Buddha currently lists it as on vacation.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
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
nuttycaramelbready
nutty
caramel
bready
malty
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with warm caramel and nutty notes from the base malts, layered with toasted grain and a subtle bready character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Doc Brown

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown, displaying the characteristic color depth of caramel malts without haziness. The head is moderate and persistent, with good lacing that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation is gentle and measured, befitting the beer's full-bodied character.

deep amber-brownpersistent headclean claritymoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm caramel and nutty notes from the base malts, layered with toasted grain and a subtle bready character. English flaked oats contribute softness to the aromatic profile, while the elevated ABV adds a faint but perceptible alcohol warmth without harshness. Hop aroma is restrained and earthy, allowing the malt composition to dominate.

caramel malttoasted grainnuttysoft bready notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with caramel sweetness and nutty depth spreading across the palate immediately. The mid-palate amplifies the toasty character from the malts while maintaining balance; the 35 IBUs provide subtle bittering without overwhelming the malt foundation. At 8% ABV, the beer carries noticeable body and a slight warming sensation, though it remains integrated rather than dominant.

caramel sweetnessfull-bodiedsmooth maltrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and clean, with lingering caramel and nuttiness receding into a soft malty afterglow. Alcohol warmth ebbs gradually, leaving the drinker with a satisfying, dry conclusion.

long finishdry maltwarming fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
82
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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