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Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock

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Brewed by Brauerei Aying
Style: Doppelbock
Aying, Germany

bottled
common

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common

Broad Distribution

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RATINGS: 2571   WEIGHTED AVG: 4.06   EST. CALORIES: 201   ABV: 6.7%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Celebrator has a creamy head of tight bubbles contrasting beautifully with its profound dark robe. It is full-bodied and velvety from half a year's aging. Although it is strong, it is not overpowering. There is a wonderful and complex balance between the various malts, the alcohol and the subtle hops. A complex fruitiness of roasted malt and whole hop flowers make Celebrator great as a party drink with friends and family at celebrations. Despite its richness, it has a faintly smoky dryness in the finish.


4.6
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
gmikszta (3) - Arizona, USA - FEB 3, 2012 does not count
Amazing balance of malt and hop yet very smooth. Alcohol flavor comes thru but not overpowering.

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 15/20
drunkenpolack (251) - Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA - FEB 3, 2012
Celebrator pours a dark mahogany color with a two finger, creamy, tan head. Lacing throughout the glass. Smell is fantastic. Sweet up front. Molasses and dark fruits. The backend has a nice bready malt aroma. Not an overpowering aroma, just really nice. Taste is even better. Once again it’s sweet but not overpowering. Maybe just right. Mixture of dark fruits, molasses, cherries, and the bready malt character. Leaves a slight bitter aftertaste. Mouthfeel is more on the heavy side and was chewy. Goes down nice though. Really smooth and creamy on the palette.

4.7
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
nygaard (2) - DENMARK - FEB 3, 2012 does not count
Fantastisk bock øl, der bliver brygget tæt på Øllens hovedstad. Hvis man så samtidig drikker på en lokal beværtning, så er det næsten helt i top, hvis man kan lide denne type øl

4.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Strangebrewer (494) - Chatham, Ontario, CANADA - FEB 1, 2012
bottle. Poured an opaque chocolate with ruby hue. Creamy beige head. Dark roasty fruit aroma. The mouthfeel is smooth and medium bodied, very drinkable. Flavour of roasted malt, a bit smokey, a little molasses and dark fruit. Lot’s of flavour but not too heavy or too dry, and the alcohol is subdued. Me likey.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
jolo (517) - Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA - JAN 31, 2012
Bottle (as Winter Bock). A clear dark red-brown colour with a medium high, frothy, light brown head. An aroma of roasted malt, caramel, coffee and yeast. The taste is medium sweet and light bitter. A medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation and a medium long duration. A nice, well balanced beer.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
dreadnord (117) - Castel Volturno, ITALY - JAN 29, 2012
Pours dark brown, almost black with a small head. Dark malts make the nose caramel and chocolate. Big sugary nose. Taste is a tad bitter with a good sweet balance. Mouthfeel is creamy and a decent aftertaste. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
rauchbierlover (112) - ITALY - JAN 29, 2012
Ruby/copper color with a thin tan head. Aroma of berries, malt, a bit caramel. Well balanced beer with a dry finish. Huge use of hops which gives this beer a pleasant bitter note, which doesn’t disturb

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
TheCametron (447) - SCOTLAND - JAN 27, 2012
Bottle. Muddy broon. Tan head. Dried raisiny goodness. Sweet. Light bitterness. Frankly delicious.


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