Bells Consecrator Doppelbock

The flavor profile of this beer is absolutely fantastic. As it warms if gets even better. But the nose is hardly noticeable, except for some matliness. But, besides that, I’d definitely drink this one over and over again.

On tap at MacNivens in Indy...Limited Special. Served in tulip glass, and was the tastiest looking beer imaginable. Smells of malts and cherries. Tastes of Cherries, berries, light oak/wood, mild hops. Abundantly full. Many flavors roaming in this treat. A true pleasure to drink. Maybe I just love taps, but this was worth the visit. Siince it’s a limited release I may be back soon.

Bottle pours a dark amber with a full tan head. The aroma is very sweet with notes of butterscotch, toffee, vanilla, and malts. Taste is sweet, caramel, brown sugar, malty, with a good alcohol burn and a slightly bitter finish.

Batch 8251. The body is a clear, dark reddish-amber color with a large but fleeting, tan colored head. Hardly any lacing is noticeable. The aroma is hoppier than most doppelbock’s I’ve encountered, with some interesting citrus and pine bitterness joining a malty base of caramel, toffee, malted chocolate, and old, oaky wood. Flavors continue this theme, velvety caramel and toffee lending sweetness as bitter, earthy spices and piney-citrus hops do the opposite. The body is medium-full and moderately carbonated, sweet but not cloying. The alcohol shows a good deal on the finish. Overall, this is a pretty unique take on the style. I enjoyed it, but it didn’t blow me away. Solid brew.

Strong and fresh aroma, cream cola, hints of chocolate, oats, and cookies. Tea/cola colors witha bubbly head. Strong milk chocolate flavor, caramel, malt/shake, vanilla, sweet with light woody bitterness. Creamy palate with a long chocolaty duration. Mild carbonation. Tasty desert beer.