notalush (1967), Rawn-kawn-kohma, New York, USA Jun 23, 2008 This brewer does german styles well, and this is no exception - it’s not as creamy as I like my bocks, but it doesn’t have the overpowering sweetness that most have - some light caramel, and a strong nutty character - the sweetness is tempered by a light roasty character - I agree with JK, this is much like a doppel. MatSciGuy (171), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA May 7, 2008 [growler] shared by skyview. Pours a clear dark brown with a medium tannish head. Lots of brown sugar and yeast on the nose. Medium bodied, well carbonated mouthfeel. Flavor is quite malty and a little astringent, but quite good. OSLO (590), Minnesota, USA May 4, 2008 [Growler, thanks Skyview!] Pours cola-brown with a light tan head. Aroma is big on caramel malt with another smell that I cannot place but that I have noticed in a few other Titletown beers. Nothing too complex in the taste either as it is also big on caramel malt. Medium mouthfeel with a long finish. A pretty simple beer, but it was quite drinkable and not bad at all. beoir (51), st paul, Minnesota, USA May 3, 2008 growler thanks to skyview. dark brown color, musty aroma. nutty, coffee and burnt caramel flavors. tasty. JK (2355), Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA May 3, 2008 Thanks to Skyview for another growler. Sweet caramel and malt aroma. More of the same in the flavor, with just a touch of smoke. This is comparable to Optimator, but just a hair short of the quality of that beer. Good, style appropriate dark brown appearance and thick palate, almost like a doppelbock. One of the best brewpub-made bocks I have had.
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