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Speziator

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A pale doppelbock first brewed by Bavarian monks over 300 years ago — rich gold in colour, with elevated strength and a velvety mouthfeel. A gold-medal and European Gold Star winner.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark25
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoneybready
malty
honey
bready
nutty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with rich malty sweetness and prominent honey notes that speak to extended lagering and Maillard complexity.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Speziator

◎ Appearance

Speziator displays a deep golden hue with exceptional clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms with vigor and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

deep goldclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with rich malty sweetness and prominent honey notes that speak to extended lagering and Maillard complexity. Subtle noble hop character emerges on closer inspection, offering a light herbal restraint without asserting itself. Beneath lies a warm, bready undertone with hints of toasted grain and soft spice.

honeysweet maltnoble hopsbread spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and velvety, with pronounced malty sweetness and caramel notes that dominate the mid-palate. The elevated alcohol (8.5% ABV) is well-masked by the beer's full body and creamy texture, while subtle nutty undertones add depth. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the malt character to shine without astringency.

sweet maltcaramelfull-bodiedcreamy

◑ Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with residual malty sweetness and a gentle warming sensation from the alcohol. A dry, bready note emerges in the aftertaste, grounding the sweetness with subtle complexity.

long finishmalty warmthdry bread note
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
90
Appearance
87
Finish
85
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.

Finding a similar Doppelbock

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