Import month continues, with this dopplebock from the oldest continuously-operated brewery in the world.
Zymurgical Explorations grade: B+
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Showing posts with label Dopplebock. Show all posts
02 February 2011
25 September 2010
Primator Double Bock
Primator Double Bock
Nachod, Czech Republic
10.5% ABV
Another Primator beer available in the States. I'm excited, are you?
I'm drinking out of a new glass in this review, a 25oz mug purchased at the Dollar Tree, and kind of end up reviewing the mug as well as the beer. Both are quite nice.
I give a shout-out to Mark at VideoBeerReviews towards the end for anyone watching for such things.
Zymurgical Explorations rating: 7.0/10
Nachod, Czech Republic
10.5% ABV
Another Primator beer available in the States. I'm excited, are you?
I'm drinking out of a new glass in this review, a 25oz mug purchased at the Dollar Tree, and kind of end up reviewing the mug as well as the beer. Both are quite nice.
I give a shout-out to Mark at VideoBeerReviews towards the end for anyone watching for such things.
Zymurgical Explorations rating: 7.0/10
09 October 2008
Beer Review, Double Dead Guy Ale
Rogue Double Dead Guy Ale
2008 edition
Appearance: Light brown/amber body, thick off-white foamy head, heavy effervescence. Mostly clear but slightly hazy. This is a bit lighter in color and in density than I would expect for a dopplebock, so I'm taking off a bit, but Rogue tends to shy away from precise definitions of style, so keep that in mind. 3.5/5
Smell: Dry, heavily malted. Strong grainy notes, just a touch of that Pacman yeast that Rogue has made so famous. Notes of honey and caramel. Again, not quite what I'd expect from a Dopplebock, but an amazing smell. 4.0/5
Taste: Yep, there's that pacman yeast again. Heavily malted, very dry, very rich with grains and with a clean hop bite at the end. Finishes dry. As the beer warms hints of a sweet breadiness becomes apparent, sort of like banana bread but, well, without the banana. The alcohol is present but hidden well by the heaviness and complexity of the other flavors. 4.5/5
Mouthfeel: Moderate thickness, a bit of carbonation, coats the palate. Goes down smooth. 3.5/5
Drinkability: Probably dangerously drinkable, considering the alcohol. The dryness is probably a bit higher than I would like over an extended drinking period, and it's not really like any other dopplebock I could name, but it's a good beer that deserves a look from any fan of Rogue. 3.5/5
Overall: 4.0/5
2008 edition
Appearance: Light brown/amber body, thick off-white foamy head, heavy effervescence. Mostly clear but slightly hazy. This is a bit lighter in color and in density than I would expect for a dopplebock, so I'm taking off a bit, but Rogue tends to shy away from precise definitions of style, so keep that in mind. 3.5/5
Smell: Dry, heavily malted. Strong grainy notes, just a touch of that Pacman yeast that Rogue has made so famous. Notes of honey and caramel. Again, not quite what I'd expect from a Dopplebock, but an amazing smell. 4.0/5
Taste: Yep, there's that pacman yeast again. Heavily malted, very dry, very rich with grains and with a clean hop bite at the end. Finishes dry. As the beer warms hints of a sweet breadiness becomes apparent, sort of like banana bread but, well, without the banana. The alcohol is present but hidden well by the heaviness and complexity of the other flavors. 4.5/5
Mouthfeel: Moderate thickness, a bit of carbonation, coats the palate. Goes down smooth. 3.5/5
Drinkability: Probably dangerously drinkable, considering the alcohol. The dryness is probably a bit higher than I would like over an extended drinking period, and it's not really like any other dopplebock I could name, but it's a good beer that deserves a look from any fan of Rogue. 3.5/5
Overall: 4.0/5
23 August 2008
Beer Review, Samuel Adams Double Bock
Samuel Adams Double Bock
Appearance: Dark brown, clear, slight clean head. Bubbles rise slowly from the bottom of the glass. Quite nice, enticing. 4.5/5
Smell: Highly malty, chocolaty, sweet, strong roasted notes. Almonds, perhaps? Very nutty, invigorating. 4.5/5
Taste: Heavily malted, low carbonation, very sweet, very nutty. Notes of coffee and chocolate abound. Finishes somewhat astringent due to the alcohol, and can be a bit cloying when it warms. 4.0/5
Mouthfeel: Moderate-to-thick. Not quite as thick as a decent RIS, but for a dopplebock it's quite thick. Coats the tongue well, and carbonation is very mild. 4.5/5
Drinkability: Quite enjoyable, although a bit cloying, and worth buying more regularly. 4.0/5
Overall: 4.25/5
Appearance: Dark brown, clear, slight clean head. Bubbles rise slowly from the bottom of the glass. Quite nice, enticing. 4.5/5
Smell: Highly malty, chocolaty, sweet, strong roasted notes. Almonds, perhaps? Very nutty, invigorating. 4.5/5
Taste: Heavily malted, low carbonation, very sweet, very nutty. Notes of coffee and chocolate abound. Finishes somewhat astringent due to the alcohol, and can be a bit cloying when it warms. 4.0/5
Mouthfeel: Moderate-to-thick. Not quite as thick as a decent RIS, but for a dopplebock it's quite thick. Coats the tongue well, and carbonation is very mild. 4.5/5
Drinkability: Quite enjoyable, although a bit cloying, and worth buying more regularly. 4.0/5
Overall: 4.25/5
22 June 2008
Beer Review, Castle Brewery Eggenberg Samichlaus Bier
Beer Review, Castle Brewery Eggenberg Samichlaus Bier
Bottled 2005.
Appearance: Pours dark orange-red, slight tinges of straight orange at the bottom, with an initially-thick head that things quickly, expected for-style. Transparent, with some bubbles clinging to the sides and bottom of the glass. Very nice presentation. 4.5/5
Smell: Rich, strongly alcoholic. Very malty, nutty. Hints of maple, perhaps? Very strong, very nuanced, deep aroma. 4.5/5
Taste: This one starts with a strong sweet flavor, which is then balanced by the strongly astringent alcohol. This is much stronger than a normal dopplebock, and at times it's a bit too strong, but overall this is a very nice flavor. As the beer warms the nuttiness and, yes, that maple-like taste, come to predominate. Some beer geeks will find either the sweetness or the alcohol too much, but I think it meshes together well, and overall I find it enjoyable. 4.0/5
Mouthfeel: Thick, luscious, very strongly alcoholic. It burns the tongue and the palate at times, but an experience this nice justifies that intensity. 4.5/5
Drinkability: I wouldn't drink this every night, but it's amazingly smooth for a beer of its strength, more like a good Old Ale than a dopplebock, and I recommend it highly. 4.5/5
Overall: 4.3/5
Bottled 2005.
Appearance: Pours dark orange-red, slight tinges of straight orange at the bottom, with an initially-thick head that things quickly, expected for-style. Transparent, with some bubbles clinging to the sides and bottom of the glass. Very nice presentation. 4.5/5
Smell: Rich, strongly alcoholic. Very malty, nutty. Hints of maple, perhaps? Very strong, very nuanced, deep aroma. 4.5/5
Taste: This one starts with a strong sweet flavor, which is then balanced by the strongly astringent alcohol. This is much stronger than a normal dopplebock, and at times it's a bit too strong, but overall this is a very nice flavor. As the beer warms the nuttiness and, yes, that maple-like taste, come to predominate. Some beer geeks will find either the sweetness or the alcohol too much, but I think it meshes together well, and overall I find it enjoyable. 4.0/5
Mouthfeel: Thick, luscious, very strongly alcoholic. It burns the tongue and the palate at times, but an experience this nice justifies that intensity. 4.5/5
Drinkability: I wouldn't drink this every night, but it's amazingly smooth for a beer of its strength, more like a good Old Ale than a dopplebock, and I recommend it highly. 4.5/5
Overall: 4.3/5
20 March 2008
Beer Review -- Ettaler Curator Dunkler Dopplebock
Ettaler Curator Dunkler Dopplebock
I believe I picked this up at either Riverside or Greenlife in Chattanooga.
Appearance: Thick brown syrupy body, very minimal head. Approximately appropriate for-style. 4.0/5
Smell: Very sweet, malty, nutty. Slight astringency due to high alcohol. Smells more like an eisbock than a dopplebock to me. 3.5/5
Taste: Rich mahogany nut brown. Deep. Notes of chocolate and coffee buried way down under. Strongly alcoholic and with quite a bit of unfermented sugar -- this is a very sweet beer. Grows on me instead of becoming cloying. 4.0/5
Mouthfeel: Like a mix of water and syrup. (Maybe like a simple sugar?) Runs across the tongue and down the throat like velvet, swishes around the tongue easily. 4.0/5
Drinkability: Dangerously so, given the alcohol. I'm not always the biggest fan of dopplebocks, but this one is really quite nice for the style. 4.0/5
Overall Rating: 3.9/5
I believe I picked this up at either Riverside or Greenlife in Chattanooga.
Appearance: Thick brown syrupy body, very minimal head. Approximately appropriate for-style. 4.0/5
Smell: Very sweet, malty, nutty. Slight astringency due to high alcohol. Smells more like an eisbock than a dopplebock to me. 3.5/5
Taste: Rich mahogany nut brown. Deep. Notes of chocolate and coffee buried way down under. Strongly alcoholic and with quite a bit of unfermented sugar -- this is a very sweet beer. Grows on me instead of becoming cloying. 4.0/5
Mouthfeel: Like a mix of water and syrup. (Maybe like a simple sugar?) Runs across the tongue and down the throat like velvet, swishes around the tongue easily. 4.0/5
Drinkability: Dangerously so, given the alcohol. I'm not always the biggest fan of dopplebocks, but this one is really quite nice for the style. 4.0/5
Overall Rating: 3.9/5
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