 lemasney (220), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
May 10, 2008
Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock
ABV: 6.7%
RateBeer rating: 100
Calories: estimated at 150C
Volume: 11.2 fl oz
Glass: stem glass
Purchased at: Circle Liquors Super Saver, Pennington, NJ
Price: $3.00
Consumed at: home
First Impression: A nice ruby drinkable beer. Aroma smells just like a nice lager, but taste is much different. Lots of grain and herbs in the aroma. Visuals are all about the ruby -- deep dark ruby body with explosively carbonated head to start, but dies down very quickly. Tastes much like a brown ale, but has nice raisin, licorice, and nut signatures. Palate is dark, and activates the entire mouth. Subtle and layered. Second Impression: This reminds very much of what a great grain inspired beer might achieve. I’m not that familiar with the style, and so I can’t speak unto its accuracy, but it is a very nicely done beer. Personally, I prefer a stronger style than this, like an imperial stout, double IPA, or a barleywine style ale, but as it is, it’s very good.
Aroma: 8 out of 10
Visuals: 5 out of 5
Taste: 8 out of 10
Palate: 4 out of 5
Overall: 17 out of 20
phildorsey (4), Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
does not count  Jul 4, 2008 chocolate, earthy, light brown head, cloudy, brown foam, full body, thick feel, long finish. The wait is finally over; i’ve had my eye on this beer for quite some time. It’s a beer drinkers beer!
v64 (48), Austin, Texas, USA
Jul 4, 2008 Pours very dark reddish-brown, strong burnt aroma, almost like Guinness. Slight bit of hops in the taste, mostly roasted flavors, like coffee and chocolate. Absolutely delicious beer, highly recommended.
cellar (125), Dublin, Ireland
Jul 1, 2008 Pours almost black, short lasting head, major notes of moked roasted caramalt and liquorice, minor notes of coffee, dark chokolate, overripe fruit. very sweet, sweet aftertaste, little bitter. I really enjoyed this :-)
markwise (195), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jun 30, 2008 This beer is a phenomenon. I don’t think you can talk about food and beer pairing without mentioning this beer. It tastes different every time I drink, depending on what I have eaten. The longer it ages the more chocolate character it takes on. The aroma is chocolate caramel and the character in the body is oily with notes of smoke and a bitter finish. I agre with Ethereal, though: you should just try it for yourself.
Ethereal (671), London, Greater London, England
Jun 28, 2008 330ml bottle at home, in celebration of retaining my job! Pours a dark, oily brown with little head. Nice malt and rye aromas on the nose and a great combination of malt flavours in the mouth. Hard to describe - you should just try it for yourself! Nice smoky dryness on the finish and it doesn’t feel too heavy given the strength. A very good doppelbock indeed.
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