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Forst Sixtus

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🌍 Italy · Doppelbock · One of 18 Doppelbocks in hopIQ

Birra Forst's flagship speciality — Sixtus is a Doppelbock brewed annually in the German monk-brewing tradition. Named after Pope Sixtus V (born in nearby Grottammare), the Sixtus is a rich, warming Doppelbock with deep caramel, dark fruit, toffee malt and a smooth, alcoholic finish at 8.0%. Sixtus is Italy's finest Doppelbock and one of the most outstanding beers from any Italian brewery.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

malty
87%
caramel
70%
warming
63%
dark fruit
55%
dark chocolate
50%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Forst Sixtus

Serve at 10–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Forst Sixtus

Appearance

Forst Sixtus displays a deep mahogany to dark brown hue, characteristic of the Doppelbock style. The beer likely presents excellent clarity with a rich, tightly-knit tan head that demonstrates strong retention, showcasing traditional German brewing craftsmanship.

deep mahoganydark browntight headclear

Aroma

The nose is dominated by rich caramel and toffee notes, with prominent dark bread aromas that evoke freshly-baked rye. Supporting layers of dark stone fruit and subtle chocolate emerge beneath, creating a complex, inviting bouquet characteristic of authentic monastery brewing traditions.

carameldark breadtoffeedark fruit

Taste

The palate enters with robust malty sweetness and creamy texture, building through mid-palate with chocolate and rich caramel complexity. Balanced bitterness (28 IBU) provides restrained structure without overpowering the smooth, warming malt foundation that defines this beer's character.

maltycreamychocolatecaramel-forward

Finish

A warm, smooth finish lingers with lingering toffee and dark bread notes. The 8% ABV manifests as a gentle warming sensation rather than heat, leaving a satisfying, integrated alcoholic warmth that invites another sip.

warmingsmoothlingering
89
hopIQ score
aroma
88
taste
90
appearance
87
finish
88
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