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Spaten Optimator

Spaten Optimator

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A Doppelbock brewed by
Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu (InBev)

Munich, Germany

bottled
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on tap
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Broad Distribution
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12043.67/5.03.67/5.07.2%89.8 Dimpled mug, Stein, Stem glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
The classic German dark beer, bottom fermented 'Doppel Bock'. Full bodied with a deep dark color and rich roasted malt flavor.

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keiko99 (2), Seminole, Florida, USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Apr 8, 2001  
This is my personal favorite! The Perfect amount of carbonation. I converted my old fridge into a keg fridge and its the only beer i will put in there.


 seuinoz (136), Chicago, Illinois, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Oct 24, 2001    Updated: Feb 6, 2004
first sip very strong, aftertaste hangs for a long time on the palate first beer doppelbock i have tasted and i liked it a must try for beer lovers alike


chump99 (1), USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Dec 14, 2001  
This is the original beer! Check the label - ’Since 1397’(!) Everything else came after. This is a beer that counts. 2 shovels dig your grave twice as fast. Best enjoyed when alternating with Carlsberg Elephants.


lordwunjo (46), California, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Oct 3, 2004  
Hands down the best beer I’ve ever had. Nice long lasting flavor that lingers in your mouth long after you have finished the beer. Deep rich dark red color with caramel colored foam, wonderful taste, whichever ingredients were used in this beer it is the best, no wonder Spaten has been making beer since 1397.


Minker17 (14), Franklin, Tennessee, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jan 25, 2006  
This beer is what I thought beer would taste like when I was a kid. Te color is fantastic, with little to no head. The aroma is very sweet, but subtle. The taste is to die for. It hits tha palette with many flavors, sweet, bitter, and amooth. Very malty, with a great after taste. Tastes good cold or at room temp.




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