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Sturdy Doppelbock with a caramel character, meant not to be drunk alone: Bock on! At 7.8 % ABV it is hopped with Perle. Behind it is the non-profit Stichting Rabauw Craft Beer, which invests every cent of profit back; the brewers are Rabauwers, people with a distance to the labour market.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 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
caramelmaltynoble hop
caramel
malty
noble hop
hoppy
dark fruit
Aroma
Caramel and toasted malt dominate the nose, with underlying notes of dark fruit—dried plum and raisin—typical of the Doppelbock's complex fermentation.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for You'll never bock alone

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown, approaching the darker end of the Doppelbock spectrum. The beer presents good clarity with a dense, tan head that demonstrates solid retention and lacing. Carbonation appears moderate, consistent with the style's full-bodied character.

deep amber-browndense headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

Caramel and toasted malt dominate the nose, with underlying notes of dark fruit—dried plum and raisin—typical of the Doppelbock's complex fermentation. Noble hop character emerges on closer inspection, lending a subtle spice and herbal undertone. The Perle hop imparts a restrained, clean hop presence without overshadowing the malt foundation.

carameldark fruitnoble hop spicetoasted malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and malty, with pronounced caramel sweetness and a full-bodied mouthfeel. Mid-palate reveals layers of dark fruit and a gentle alcohol warmth at 7.8% ABV, balanced by the Perle hop's modest bitterness (29 IBU). The finish dries gradually, with lingering malt character and a smooth, warming sensation.

caramel sweetfull-bodieddark fruit notessmooth alcohol warmth

◑ Finish

Medium-long and warming, with caramel and malt lingering on the palate. A gentle alcohol heat accompanies the fade, leaving a dry, slightly rich aftertaste.

warming finishlingering malt
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Doppelbock

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