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Ketterer Trumpf

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A mahogany-coloured double bock for the weeks before Christmas. It starts velvety, warms the tongue, and only towards the end gives away its 7.6% ABV in a winey finish. Pilsner, Munich and Carared malts, hopped with Hallertauer Tradition and Tettnanger; 18.6% original gravity, best served at 12–14 °C.

ABV
7.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
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
maltynoble hopcaramel
malty
noble hop
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
Inviting malt-forward nose with notes of toasted bread, caramel, and subtle dark fruit character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ketterer Trumpf

◎ Appearance

A deep mahogany hue with excellent clarity and a persistent, creamy head that clings to the glass. The body shows good density, with a fine carbonation that supports sustained foam retention throughout the drinking experience.

deep mahoganyclear, creamy headdense body

◌ Aroma

Inviting malt-forward nose with notes of toasted bread, caramel, and subtle dark fruit character. Noble hops contribute a restrained floral and herbal layer that complements rather than dominates, while the alcohol remains discreetly woven into the overall bouquet.

malt-driventoasted bread, caramelnoble hops, herbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a velvety, full-bodied entry that coats the mouth with smooth malt sweetness and caramel notes. Mid-palate reveals layers of dark fruit and toffee, balanced by modest Hallertauer and Tettnanger hop bitterness that provides structure without harshness.

smooth, full-bodiedmalt sweetness, carameldark fruit, restrained bitterness

◑ Finish

A warming, wine-like conclusion emerges as the finish lengthens, with the 7.6% ABV becoming apparent in a gently alcoholic aftertaste. The warmth persists pleasantly without becoming harsh or overly dry.

warming, wineylingering alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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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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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