On tap at the 2007 GABF: Transparent dark mahogany with a small, frothy dark tan head. Sweet, rich, caramely toffee aroma has a hint of German lager yeast and light fruity notes. Body starts with good German malty viscosity and caramely sweetness balanced with some mild bittering hops and doughy yeast. A very true to stlye and enjoyable doppelbock.

Sampled at GABF 2007. Rich mahogany color with an ivory fluffy head. Fairly thick beer with lots of chocolate and raspberry flavors. Caramel and cherries as well. Great mouthfeel to the thickness.

Appears a dense, slightly transparent brown with a red hue. A fluffy, off-white head slowly rocks out into a small, floating cap. Spotty lacing is left around the glass. Smell is of doughy, malty, caramel, with hints of spices highlighted by cinnamon, and nutmeg. Taste is of spiced, toffee, malty, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, sweet, nice carbonation, with some caramel and cocoa clinging to the palate.

Thanks to weeare138 for sharing this growler. Pours a translucent ruby amber with a small off whtie head. Aroma of sweet malts, dark fruits, caramel, light alcohol and various grains. Flavors of the same with more warming alcohol.

Poured a reddish amber color with tan bubbles around the edges, no lacing. Aroma of vanilla beans, roast, caramel malts, light smoke, and a touch of alcohol as well. Taste of roast, chocolate, raisins, soy, and smoke with light alcohol in the finish.