Brooklynator Doppelbock

Growler from Shoreline Beverage in Huntington, NY. Very enticing aroma of malts, fruit, banana-like aromas, very pleasing. The appearance is very dark, an opaque brown, not usually seen with this style. Nice off-white head. Very attractive. The flavor is amazing, definite maltiness, fruit, mostly plums, raisins and bananas, very complex and satisfying. The palate leaves a fruity sweetness. Thick mouthfeel. Great beer.

Sampled at Tank’s Tap Room (Carrollwood, FL). Very dark brown color with a decent head. Not a huge fan of the aroma, reminded me mostly of malt vinegar. Flavor was better as I picked up the tastes of the caramel and toffee, roasted malts, and brown sugar. Enjoyed the bitterness in the finish.

On tap for a few months now at cb six. Very dark amber color with a sweet, earthy nose, hints of cocoa, plum... bread pudding. a delicious beer. crisp in taste with a sweet malty follow-up. The hops are secondary in this beer as they should be lending crispness and structure to the "silky slightly sweet center." I’m very pleased with this beer.

On tap at The Deli - State College, PA. Fusel and grain nose. Gross. Way too much goaty grain and rotting earth. Ick. Pours a pale mahogany, with bronze edge and rim in silky tan. Flavor is a mess. A lot of sugar, some nutty maltiness, and more fusels. Fermentation didn’t go well. Texture is nice and creamy, but there’s a bit of butter. Alcohols are forward. Grains. Sweetness. Alcohol. Meh. Faint hop background. Underwhelming.

On draft at Oldsmar Tap House. Served up in a stem glass. Very dark with a nice creamy head. Flavors were extremely good with a balance of malts, chocolate, and even toffee.