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Doppelbock

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A golden Doppelbock from the Swabian brewing tradition, assertive in malt character and structured with substantial body. The aroma carries wine-like and alcoholic notes—warmer than most lagers, with vanilla tones that emerge in the glass. This is a beer for the late evening or as a slow finish to a meal: the alcohol warmth lingers, inviting contemplation rather than refreshment. Serve cool, around 48–50 °F, in a sturdy glass that lets the colour glow.

ABV
8.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltyvanillacaramel
malty
vanilla
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent wine-like and alcoholic warmth, distinctly warmer than typical lagers, accompanied by emerging vanilla and subtle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Doppelbock

◎ Appearance

A deep golden hue that glows warmly in the glass, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the sides in delicate lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation that speaks to the beer's structured character and traditional lager craftsmanship.

deep goldenbright claritypersistent lacemoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent wine-like and alcoholic warmth, distinctly warmer than typical lagers, accompanied by emerging vanilla and subtle caramel sweetness. Notes of dark fruit sit beneath, while a gentle alcohol heat suggests the beer's full 8.4% ABV—inviting closer inspection without any harshness.

wine-likewarm alcoholvanilladark fruit notes

◐ Taste

The palate delivers assertive malt character with a full, rich body that coats the mouth generously. Vanilla and caramel flavors weave through the malt backbone, while dark fruit undertones add complexity. The alcohol warmth is present but smooth, never burning, allowing the beer's depth to unfold rather than dominate.

assertive maltfull bodyvanilla, caramelsmooth alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering alcohol heat that encourages slow contemplation rather than refreshment. Malt sweetness and vanilla fade gradually, leaving a gentle drying sensation and an invitation to settle in for the evening.

warming finishlingering maltcontemplative
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
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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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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