Category: BOCK - DOPPELBOCK
Grand Teton Double Vision Doppelbock Grand Teton Brewing Co. Victor, Idaho
Ref: ratebeer.com May2024
Common descriptors are Double Vision Doppelbock was first brewed in 2009 to highlight our brewery’s wonderful water.
Like all the great traditional brewing towns, our home, Victor, Idaho, is in or near some of the
world’s best barley- and hop-growing regions, and is distinguished by an ample supply of top-
quality water.
Our Double Vision Doppelbock is brewed with Idaho 2-Row Pale and German Munich, Cara-
Aroma, CaraMunich and de-husked Carafa malts to an original gravity of 22˚ Plato. The malts
provide a dark leather color with ruby notes, a luxurious tan head, and a bready aroma with
a hint of smoke. It is lightly spiced with German Hallertau Tradition hops and fermented with
lager yeast from a monastery brewery near Munich. In the traditional manner, Double Vision
is fermented cold (48˚F) and lagered a full 12 weeks for smoothness. At 8.0% alcohol by
volume, it is a deceptively drinkable springtime warmer.
The 17th century Paulist monks of Munich were allowed no solid food during their twice-yearly
fasts. They brewed an especially nourishing strong dark lager they called “liquid bread” and
named “Holy Father” to help them through the Lenten and Advent fasts. The beer was known
as a doppelbock, which signifies a strong lager. Since “bock” also means “billy goat” in German,
these beers are often decorated with images of gallivanting goats.
Double Vision’s slightly burnt caramel flavor and malt sweetness make it an incredible match
for game—venison, moose, duck, goose, and wild boar—especially when prepared with fruity
sauces or reductions. Try it with pork and sautéed apples, roasted root vegetables, sweet
sausages, ham or prosciutto. It’s wonderful with cheese and dessert, too. Pair it with an aged
gruyère, a caramel flan, or a crème brûlée. |