 guyinchicago (188), usa, Illinois, USA
Jun 21, 2008 amber in color with nice head that never stops with fizzing like a tornado coming from bottom of glass, very clean filtered aromas of malts and hops malts are not roasted i guess to keep this a blonde tasteis of malts and alcohol a very nice american brew
notalush (1951), Rawn-kawn-kohma, New York, USA
Jun 13, 2008 My bottle says "platinum blonde doppelbock," but I assume it’s the same beer - clear, fizzy, honey-colored beer - fairly sweet aroma, with some light herbal character and a european hop bite underneath - honey flavor up front - a little too sweet - medium herbal and hop bitterness in the middle - the sweetness becomes prominent again in the finish, and a grainy flavor comes in - the alcohol is apparent at the end, but just enough to be warming - decent.
Jabswitch (173), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Jun 11, 2008 Golden appearance. Small filmy head. Nice spicy aroma. Surprised by the sweetness. Really surprised when I saw the 8% ABV!! Never would have thought it although I definitely felt it a few minutes later. Just a bit too sweet for me. But I think this would be a favorite for a doppelbock fan.
WallyWalrus (158), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Jun 7, 2008 12oz bottle (and #150!). Pours a crystal clear amber with a thin off-white head and good effervescence. Aroma is light, with a strong malt backbone supported by grain, spice, and a slight bit of hops. Taste is creamy and sweet, with an initial flavor of honey and spices giving way to a long malty finish (and an oh-so-slight hint of warming alcohol). Another great brew from Capital -- what it lacks in complexity it makes up for in execution and sheer drinkability.
Rciesla (674), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
Jun 3, 2008 Bottle. Pours a light amber golden body with a thin off white head. Aroma is purely malt and a sweet scent. Flavor is sweet with a light spiciness, then malt all over. No real hops and a light warming from the etoh.
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