 DruncanVeasey (2690), The Penguin’s Arms, Europe, Warwickshire, England
Apr 26, 2009 Bottle at The Penguin off Octo’s shelf. Deep cherry red with a tight beige foam. Sweet toffeeish bock snout dragging in rye bread, booze, marzipan, malf loaf, liquorice and old leaves. Sweet but balanced with oily hop, rich walnutty malt, a dollop of varnish and faint dankness. Figgy fruit and cola spiciness. Plenty of alcohol glow as it slips down; hints of red apple and cherry fruit, chocolate, blood and cake. Robust warming doppelbock more German than Belgian in influence I’d say. Very decent.
Adam77 (407), Eastampton, New Jersey, USA
Apr 14, 2009 Poured dark red with white head. Aroma of caramel and fruit. Sweet caramel and a hint of fruit. Booze finish.
Bloekie (149), Belgium
Apr 9, 2009 (33 cl bottle) Brown-red color with a foamy head. Aroma is very strange, taste is tangy.
doublebock (196), USA
Apr 8, 2009 Amber-orange-red color with thin white head. Active carbonation. Aroma of cork. Spicy orange, yeasty and bready with notes of caramel.
ben4321 (957), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Mar 31, 2009 Location: 11.2 oz bottle from Gilly’s, 3/31/09
Aroma: Malty spices, roasted, caramel
Appearance: Thick brownish head, cloudy brown colored beer
Flavor: Sweet, rich malty flavor, just a little bitterness mid-palate
Palate: Nice well blended palate, good mouthfeel
Overall Impression:
A nice beer, drinks well, smooth, sweetness with just a little bitter tang to it, a nice cold weather ale.
FishManLA (284), Abita Springs, Louisiana, USA
Mar 28, 2009 Dark brown opaque pour with a huge rocky tan head and thick creamy lacing. Aroma of caramel and fruits. Rich malty taste with subtle notes of plum and grape. Slight tangy bitterness as well that lingers to form the finish.
blutt59 (2042), Dallas, Texas, USA
Mar 27, 2009 bottle, dark amber pour, strong cola float head, tons of lace, malty spice aromas, strong caramel and molasses flavors with some spice thrown in, finish is a little weak
Ughsmash (3981), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Mar 22, 2009 11.2oz bottle. Poured medium ambery-brown with a creamy cap of beige head. The aroma picked up candied caramel, nutty notes, and raisins with a very distinct yeast impression.. vanilla and earthy spices on the back. The flavor was very much in the sweet department with aged caramel and raisins providing the most character.. bitterness was light and earthy, while the yeasty notes were brighter and spicy.. finished warm, spicy, and a little sour. Medium-ish bodied with lively carbonation on the palate.. balance was OK, but it was too strong and a bit abrasive at the finish. Decent stuff.
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