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Sweet Mary

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Sweet Mary is a noble, nut-brown double bock, intense and inviting, with a moderate beige head. The aroma mingles plum and alcohol with a distinct sweetness and a full body. Its story is a royal one: it was brewed as a tribute to Princess Mary on the occasion of the Danish royal wedding in 2004. Ariana and Saphir are the hops, and it is fermented bottom-up.

ABV
7.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
dark fruitnuttymalty
dark fruit
nutty
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with distinct dark plum and ripe stone fruit notes, underscored by a pronounced sweetness and warming alcohol presence.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sweet Mary

◎ Appearance

Sweet Mary presents a nut-brown body with deep mahogany undertones characteristic of the Doppelbock style. A moderate beige head forms at the pour with steady retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. The beer is clear and bright, allowing light to penetrate the copper-toned body.

nut-brownmoderate beige headclear and bright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinct dark plum and ripe stone fruit notes, underscored by a pronounced sweetness and warming alcohol presence. Noble hop varieties contribute subtle herbal and floral undertones without dominating the profile. The malt backbone emerges as toasted and slightly nutty, inviting further exploration.

dark plumwarming alcoholnoble hopstoasted malt

◐ Taste

Entry presents immediate fullness and sweetness, with dark fruit flavors building across the mid-palate alongside nutty, caramel-tinged malt character. The 22 IBUs provide gentle bitterness that frames without overwhelming the rich, sweet foundation. A smooth, boozy warmth persists throughout, with the full body and alcohol content (7.9% ABV) evident but integrated.

sweet entrydark fruit mid-palatenutty caramelgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering sweetness and plum notes fading gradually into a subtle malty dryness. Alcohol warmth remains present without harshness, leaving a satisfying aftertaste of caramel and toasted grain.

warming finishlingering sweetnessmalty dryness
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

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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