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Wittmann Ergolator Doppelbock

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A powerful dark-brown Doppelbock with an intense smell of roasted aromas and plenty of malt, caramel and a little chocolate, plus sherry and berry notes and elegant, structuring hops. Well-integrated carbonation makes it seem slim, the bitterness is integrated and rounds it off, and the body is rich and intense. Wittmann brews this strong beer for February to April and wants to show with its clever technique that bocks can do more than be malty.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedcaramelmalty
roasted
caramel
malty
chocolate
berry
dark fruit
Aroma
Intense roasted character dominates, layered with generous caramel and chocolate notes that reflect the complex Malz base.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wittmann Ergolator Doppelbock

◎ Appearance

Deep dark brown with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass. Well-integrated carbonation renders the beer visually slim despite its full body, creating an elegant presentation with fine lacing that holds throughout the tasting.

deep brownexcellent claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Intense roasted character dominates, layered with generous caramel and chocolate notes that reflect the complex Malz base. Sherry and dark berry aromas emerge on closer inspection, balanced by elegant structural hops that prevent the nose from becoming one-dimensional or cloying.

roasted maltcaramel, chocolatesherry, berrieselegant hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens rich and full-bodied with pronounced caramel sweetness and roasted depth. Mid-palate develops chocolate and dark fruit character, while integrated bitterness and structured hops provide essential counterbalance. The malt foundation is substantial without overwhelming; alcohol warmth is present but well-dissolved.

rich, full-bodiedcaramel, roasteddark fruit, chocolateintegrated bitterness

◑ Finish

Moderate to long finish with lingering roasted and caramel notes, framed by a clean, structured bitterness. The aftertaste remains smooth and warming rather than harsh or astringent.

moderate-long finishroasted, smoothwarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
Finish
76
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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