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Bio Bourbon Barrel Doppelbock

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Malty, with caramel, vanilla and coconut and pronounced bourbon aromas: this Doppelbock matures in bourbon barrels in volcanic caves 30 metres deep, naturally cooled. Amber, 20 °Plato and 9.5 % ABV, brewed from barley malt, hops, yeast and Mendig water. It won silver at the European Beer Star 2023 in the wood and barrel aged strong beer category.

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
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AWARDS

Silver · 2023
European Beer Star
Wood and Barrel Aged Strong Beer
★Silver — European Beer Star (Wood and Barrel Aged Strong Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyoakvanilla
malty
oak
vanilla
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
Bourbon barrel character dominates, layered with vanilla and a subtle coconut note that emerges from the oak maturation in volcanic caves.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bio Bourbon Barrel Doppelbock

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown, reflecting the barrel aging and roasted malt base. The head is persistent and creamy, clinging to the glass in fine lace. Clarity is good, with warm light transmitting through the body.

deep ambercreamy headfine lacingtranslucent

◌ Aroma

Bourbon barrel character dominates, layered with vanilla and a subtle coconut note that emerges from the oak maturation in volcanic caves. Underneath lies rich caramel and dark malt sweetness, grounded by the spirit's warming alcohol presence without harshness.

bourbon oakvanilla, coconutcaramelspirit-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with caramel and toasted grain flavors building immediately. Mid-palate showcases the oak integration—vanilla and wood spice complement the dark fruit undertones, while low bitterness (22 IBU) allows the barrel character to shine. The body remains smooth and velvety despite the 9.5% ABV.

malty sweetnessoak, vanilla spicelow bitternesssmooth, full-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warm, with bourbon and oak lingering gracefully. A gentle alcohol warmth accompanies the caramel fade, leaving no harsh edges.

sustained oakwarm, alcoholicclean exit
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
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

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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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