This award-winning Doppelbock presents a masterful display of deep malt complexity typical of its dark variant. Pronounced aromas of toasted bread crust and rich Maillard products arise from a foundation of Munich and Vienna malts, accented by notes of dark plum and dried raisins. The palate is decadently malty with a smooth, velvety sweetness that stops short of cloying, balanced by a subtle, clean bitterness. A gentle alcohol warmth from the 8.2% ABV glows through the finish, which remains clean and lager-focused. The technical precision of the brewing process ensures a sophisticated, harmonious balance between the dark fruit character and the deeply toasted grain profile.
Appearance.Deep mahogany to dark brown with brilliant ruby highlights; topped with a dense, creamy, persistent off-white head that provides moderate lacing. Excellent clarity.
Aroma.High intensity of rich, toasted malt and bread crust; significant Maillard complexity with secondary notes of dark fruit leather, prunes, and a hint of caramel. Low spicy hop aroma; clean fermentation profile with no yeast-derived esters or phenols.
Taste.Initial impression is deeply malty and rich; flavors of toasted bread, dark grape, and light chocolate-like sweetness without any roasted or burnt character. Hop bitterness is moderately low, allowing the malt to dominate the palate. Clean fermentation with a lingering, smooth malt-driven finish and a touch of well-integrated alcohol.
Mouthfeel.Full-bodied and smooth with a creamy, velvety texture; carbonation is moderate to moderately low. Noticeable but gentle alcohol warmth without any harshness or burn.