 boFNjackson (512), Portland, Oregon, USA
Jul 19, 2007
Bottle... Poured a pretty murky, dark brown (almost stout or porter like) with a light brown head. Sort of a sourness on the nose. Beer had flavors of chocolate, barley-malt, with a dash of hops for some kick. Overall pretty robust and complex but very drinkable. That’s what I love about this style. I had it with some fresh blueberries and they made a great pair.
swillguzzler99 (13), Glendale, Arizona, USA
Sep 7, 2008 Pours an opaque brown with slight toffee colored head. Smells of spices and maybe raisins. Good mouth feel. Tastes of raisins. It wants to taste sweet, but the malt and hops counteract that very quickly. This is a good beer, but it seems to be filling. I don’t think I could drink more than two bottles in one sitting. More refined than Optimator.
ckau (16), north east, Maryland, USA
Sep 6, 2008 Great all around beer. smooth smoky aroma that maintains throughout the bottle. Thick tan head holds well for a little while. Malty, melanoidin flavor that would go great with something salty. Alcohol heat not present, a little warming in the stomache. Fun beer to drink...
NextBestThing (15), Westtown, New York, USA
Sep 6, 2008 Awesome double bock. Reddish undertone in a dark, dark, almost black beer. Disguises the alcohol expertly. Delicious medium body with discernibly roasted notes. Perfect for the style, nothing remotely offensive about this outstanding doppel. Excellent nose, excellent mouthfeel, excellent drinkability, excellent everything. Long live the King of dopplebocks.
mca47 (1), Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
does not count  Sep 5, 2008 Nice dark brown pour with a head that develops. Yeast(y) and sweet aroma. Very smooth palate and nice malty flavor. Aftertaste holds on the roasted malt and leaves slightly bitter.
Great beer!
SmaugAle (2), , California, USA
does not count Sep 5, 2008 Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock 6.7% ABV
1st nose, it is hoppy, with 1 inch head.
1st taste was light and a bit fizzy.
Dry, soft, chocolaty finish.
End was kinda thickish.
Very good, and acceptable with steak, ribs, sausage.
Bought cold, let stand on table for a bit.
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