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Fumigator

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A round smoky character runs through this Bavarian-style Doppelbock, rich without cloying sweetness and warming with alcohol. The smoke comes from beechwood-smoked barley malt and a pinch of oak-smoked wheat malt. Live Oak modeled it on the Doppelbocks of Bavarian monastery breweries. It appears on draft in winter, with cans exclusive to the taproom.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 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
smokymaltyoak
smoky
malty
oak
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
Smoke dominates the nose—earthy beechwood character layered with subtle oak spice.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fumigator

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to chestnut brown with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent tan head. The color reflects the concentration of kilned and smoked malts, while the head retention demonstrates proper carbonation and protein structure typical of the style.

deep amber-browndense headclear

◌ Aroma

Smoke dominates the nose—earthy beechwood character layered with subtle oak spice. Beneath sits a malty sweetness with hints of caramel and dark stone fruit, while a low noble-hop presence provides gentle herbal restraint without competing with the smoked grains.

smoked woodmalty sweetnesscaramel notesrestrained hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with round, smoky richness that coats without harshness. Malt-driven sweetness emerges mid-palate with caramel and dried fruit depth, while the oak-smoked wheat adds textural complexity. Moderate bitterness (38 IBU) arrives late, providing balance without assertiveness, and the 9% ABV brings gentle warming.

full-bodiedsmoke-malt balancewarming alcoholrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with smoke lingering on the palate alongside faint oak tannins. Residual malt sweetness fades gracefully, leaving a clean, toasty aftertaste.

long, dry finishtoasty aftertaste
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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