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Pfungstädter St. Nikolaus

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Pfungstädter's seasonal Doppelbock arrives each November dark and generous. Deep caramel, dark fruit — dried plum, raisin — and warm roasted undertones build a rich, almost dessert-like sweetness that never tips into cloying. Full-bodied at 6.9%, it's designed for winter evenings and slow contemplation.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltydark fruitroasted
malty
dark fruit
roasted
caramel
toasty
chocolate
Aroma
The nose leads with dark dried fruit—plum and raisin predominate—layered beneath warm caramel and soft roasted grain.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pfungstädter St. Nikolaus

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown, with excellent clarity despite the style's richness. A dense, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with fine lacing. The body carries visible weight, suggesting the malt structure beneath.

deep mahoganydense headfine lacingfull-bodied

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dark dried fruit—plum and raisin predominate—layered beneath warm caramel and soft roasted grain. Subtle chocolate and toasty undertones emerge without sharpness, while a gentle alcohol warmth sits in the background. The overall impression is inviting and complex rather than aggressive.

dried plum, raisincaramel, roasted grainsoft chocolate noteswarm alcohol

◐ Taste

Malt sweetness dominates the palate with deep caramel and bread-like grain character, supported by restrained bitterness (22 IBU) that prevents cloying. Dark fruit flavors build through the mid-palate, echoing the aroma. The full body delivers smooth, warming alcohol at 6.9% without harshness, finishing with lingering malt sweetness.

malt-forwardrestrained bitternessdark fruitsmooth and warming

◑ Finish

Medium-long finish with graceful fade. Caramel, raisin, and gentle roasted notes persist without drying the palate, leaving an impression of quiet comfort rather than intensity.

medium-longcaramel aftertastesmooth exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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