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Bull City Regulator Doppelbock


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RATINGS: 5   MEAN: 3.36/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.02   SEASONAL: Winter   ABV: -
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Dopplebock or double Bock in English, is a lager first brewed in Munich, Germany as a form of sustenance for monks at a time of fasting. The traditional style was a little sweet, and known as "liquid bread" with a higher alcohol content than regular bock. Very malty in style, crisp and clean tasting, showing a traditional auburn/ruby color and that hint of sweetness, a Dopplebock’s name usually ends in <-ator> to indicate the double style. In the tradition of great Dopples such as Celebrator, Salvator, and Optimator, we present our version called Regulator. Prior to the American Revolution, frontiersmen in what is now Durham were involved in the "War of Regulators." According to legend, Loyalist militia cut Cornwallis Road through this area in 1771 to quell the rebellion. Later, William Johnston, a local shopkeeper and farmer, forged Revolutionary ammunition, served in the Provincial Capital Congress in 1775, and helped underwrite Daniel Boone’s westward explorations. We remember and say Prost! to the Regulators with our Dopplebock.


3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
JCB (3100) - Durham, North Carolina, USA - FEB 27, 2012
On tap at the brewery, Durham. Fairly clean and bright-looking pour, brownish-amber and with a medium carbonation. Strong sweet caramel malts in the nose, with hints of shortbread and a smattering of dry hops for balance. Mouthfeel a bit slick in places, to me, and this had the effect of pinning the sweet flavors just a bit too much. But overall I found it a solid example of the style, if a bit indistinct.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 14/20
devilben02 (213) - Durham, North Carolina, USA - FEB 6, 2012
Served in a standard shaker pint, this one has a warm, transparent chestnut brown color topped by a modest eggshell-white head. The subtle aroma is a fresh, sweet combination of cherries and dark caramel. The flavor is more rich and heartily grainy, with an almost barley-wine-like profile that features a big earthy and spicy hop character that pushes the malty fruitiness towards the background. The mouthfeel is slightly drying, the sharp but fine carbonation is a bit aggressive, and there is a noticeable alcohol character, which all combine to detract from the interesting flavor profile. In the end, though, the somewhat well-balanced, complex flavors make this beer quite satisfying.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
durhambeer (2096) - Durham, North Carolina, USA - JAN 27, 2012
Draft from BCBB. Pours on the lighter side for the style, a medium to light brown with lightly reddish tint. Small light beige head. Nose of bready malts, golden raisins, mild caramel, and a hint of hops. A fair amount boozier than expected. Not bad.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
emacgee (3000) - Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA - JAN 24, 2012
Pours a sharp and clean orange copper with ruby hues. One finger of creamy sandy tan head. Nose leans to the sweet side with some rich bread and caramel and spicy hop character. Flavor is a nice balance of toasted grain and rich raisiny dextrinous malt. Nice showing of spicy hops and warming alcohol. Medium body with a light carbonation and warm finish.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
TURDFERGUSON (2753) - Carrboro, North Carolina, USA - JAN 16, 2012
Draft at the brewery. NIce looking amber with a small white head. Lightly malty with mild sweetness in the nose. Flavor is a bit ashy, some cough syrup. Not a big fan.


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