Schlafly Doppelbock

On tap at the Taproom, 2/18/06: Robust reddish brown with a thin filmy head. Nice sweet caramel goodness. Brown sugar and very smooth but with a neat little kick of alcohol. Excellent.

Hop in the City - the best of the tasting. The sweet malty aroma waifs heavily from the glass, highlighting notes of toffee, bittersweet chocolate and raisin. The big, rounded malt body is a mouthfull. More sweet chocolate, caramel, vanilla and brown sugar in the body balance nicely with a slight plum undertone. The finish is fruity and long - Good!

Hop in the City '03: Deep brown redwood, persistant creamy head. . . deep roasted cherries, caramelized raisins, alcohol, sweet flowers, pears and ripe bananas make up a very nice aroma. Sugary candied alcohol flavours with a smooth palate and more very nice Schlafly malt. Good bit of hops in the finish made this one of my more favorite beers at the fest.

On tap from the Tap Room. Dark and ruby brown. White lacing head. Fruity, raspberry nose. Malty and slight coffee nose as well. Fruity flavors and nice maltiness. Coffee notes. Medium bodied and delicious. Nutty character and a long finish. Possibly the favorite of the night.

Clear light amber-copper color with a nice foamy lasting white head, sweet fruity and flowery aroma. Sweet and malty with a strong hop presence in the finish, medium body with a sticky mouthfeel, pretty hopped up for a dopplebock, I will have to try it again after things settle down and maybe re-rate.