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Coffee notes and a smooth body with just a small sharp edge define this barrel-aged doppelbock. Van Moll brewed an extra heavy version of its Opgebokt! without the cacao beans and matured it on Amontillado and PX sherry barrels. The brewery calls the beer silky smooth. It reaches 11.5% ABV at 55 IBU.

ABV
11.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Roasted 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
coffeeoakcaramel
coffee
oak
caramel
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Inviting nose of roasted coffee and espresso, supported by subtle oak vanillin and dried dark fruit notes from the sherry cask maturation.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nosferatu

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown, with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent tan head that clings to the glass. The body is viscous and full, with a slight oily sheen indicative of the elevated alcohol content and barrel aging. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated.

deep mahoganydense headviscous bodywell-integrated carbonation

◌ Aroma

Inviting nose of roasted coffee and espresso, supported by subtle oak vanillin and dried dark fruit notes from the sherry cask maturation. Beneath lies a warm, honeyed malt character with hints of toffee and caramel. The alcohol presence is warm but not sharp, adding a soft spiced complexity.

roasted coffeeoak and vanilladried fruitwarm alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and full-bodied, with prominent coffee and dark chocolate notes that transition to caramel sweetness mid-palate. Sherry oak is present but refined, lending a silky texture and subtle tannin grip. Bitterness is restrained at 55 IBU, allowing the malt richness and warming alcohol to dominate without harshness.

smooth entrycoffee and chocolatecaramel sweetnessrefined oak tannins

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering coffee, dark caramel, and a whisper of sherry oak that fades gradually into a gently warming alcoholic fade. No sharp edges or astringency—only a creamy, dignified conclusion.

long finishcreamy warmthlingering coffee
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
88
Finish
86
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.

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