DeadGirl (48), New York, New York, USA Jun 30, 2009 On tap at RnH (NYC). For a Dopplebock this one’s solid. Caramel bits overwhelm the palatte with rosted malts. Definitely a "liquid bread" feeling that leaves the mouth with faint chocolate notes. Overall the mouth feels like it’s chewing on caramel and bread. It’s cool and if I had a full pint of this I’d pretty much feel like I was punched in the face. MrBeerFanatic (293), jamestown, New York, USA Jun 29, 2009 Pours dark clear amber with a fizzy yet subtle creamy head that is caramel in color. Aromas rich in caramel, bread, a hint of alcohol and sourness. Flavor is semi rich with a slight chewy feel. Hints of raisin based with caramel around, a little bread, and dark fruit within the roasted malts. Sweet and a little bitter. Not bad but expected a little more from this one. Brigadier (1097), Chagrin Falls, Ohio, USA Jun 29, 2009 12 oz bottle
A decent local brewer, I find Troeg’s can be hit or miss. This one almost misses but manages to hang on to just above average. I’m glad I was able to buy a single; it is one I certainly will not be buying again unless it is the best tap available somewhere.
Aroma / Appearance - The minute it opened a gush of foam indicated something might be wrong. Concerned about infection I checked for any signs but only picked up raspberry sun tea, sweet grocery store grade chocolate, and malt in the aroma. Otherwise the ruby red opaque body showed no other flaws.
Flavor / Palate - Chewy caramel bites are the first sign that this has hit the taste buds. Next comes a light hoppy bite and chocolate. Tasting like a Caramelo it fades quickly without much fanfare. There are no major flaws but at the same time I found nothing that knocked my socks off. bobbypaulson (100), , Minnesota, USA Jun 26, 2009 bottle at the deli at a meet the brewer event in state college pa. pours a brown color with a nice thick white head. aroma of roasted malt, taste is of brown sugar and spicies. nice sweet and spicy balance. FatguyRacer (126), Crownsville, Maryland, USA Jun 26, 2009 Bottle. Pours a nice cola brown color with a small khaki head that disappears quickly. Nice aroma of malts, moca and alcohol. Taste is pretty good. Nice blend of roasted malt, dark fruit, spice, dark breads and bitter hops on the finish. Sweet, but not overpowering. I’m glad i bought a sixer of this. Very drinkable. italianjohn (198), Bensalem, Pennsylvania, USA Jun 18, 2009 Poured a nice dark brown with ruby tones when held up to the light tan head nice caramel aroma and tasted of roasted malts: caramel toffee chocolate and kinda floral with a bitter hop feel to the end an excellent beer and it wasn’t very filling for a dark my first troegs and not my last shawnm213 (539), South Bend, Indiana, USA Jun 12, 2009 pours brown with a small beige head. notes of tofffee, caramel, brown sugar, nuts, and bread. thanks msante79 (578), Orland Hills, Illinois, USA Jun 5, 2009 12oz bottle from Mrchopin. Pours dark reddish brown with small off-white head. Aroma is brown sugar, toffee, caramel, bready malts and some hops and spices. Flavor is toffee and caramel, bready malts, spices and dark fruits. Nice mouthfeel and carbonation. Solid dopplelbock.
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