= Brewpub98 Blonde Doppelbock, Capital Brewery (WI). 7.8% ABV (3/10)
Brilliant golden amber color. Vibrant aromas of orange marmalade and honey butter on toast follow through on a rich entry to a chewy, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with great depth and balance. Finishes with a long, tangy dried citrus, roasted root vegetable, and peppery spice hop fade. A delicious, dangerously drinkable doppelbock.
97 Celebrator Doppelbock, Privatbrauerei Aying (Germany). 6.7% ABV (3/10)
Deep brown color. Rich ground nut, espresso, suede and woody bark aromas follow through on a rich entry to a chewy fruity full body with depth and balance finishes with a long honeyed fruit, cocoa, and spice fade. Superb.
94 Samuel Adams Double Bock, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 8.7% ABV (10/08)
Brilliant deep copper red color with a foamy head. Raisin puree, chocolate croissant, and orange soufflé aromas follow through on a rich, chewy entry to a broad, dry-yet-fruity full body with brown sugar, baked apple, and toffee notes. Finishes with a long, butter molasses and warming pepper fade with hints of sautéed parsnip and fennel.
94 Imperial Doppelbock, Capital Brewery (WI). 9% ABV (3/10)
Aromas of fruity caramel, raw honey, baking spice, and rye toast follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity firmly structured full body with lush waves on dried fruits, nuts, and spice. Finishes with a long, grilled citrus and earth fade. A delicious powerful doppelbock.
93 Samuel Adams Double Bock, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 9.5% ABV (3/10)
Deep copper color. Rich chocolate covered nut and citrus aromas follow through on a chewy entry to a dryish full body with lush satiny texture and a long, crisp roasted nut and grain finish. Delicious.
93 Salvator Doppelbock, Paulaner Brauerei (Germany). 7.9% ABV (10/08)
Dark amber color. Aromas of honey and caramel drizzled nut, spicy carrot cake, and putty follow through on a rich, frothy entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with lush raisin, date, and melted toffee notes. Finishes with a rich, lingering and zesty caramelized citrus, pumpernickel nut toast, and earthy fade. A rich, powerful brew to savor.
93 Premium Doppelbock, Privat Brauerei Bischoff (Germany). 7.5% ABV (10/10)
Deep copper mahogany color. Aromas of baked apple pie crust, mushroom broth, and pumpernickel nut toast with a crisp, tangy, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a warm and zesty, grassy herb, goats milk custard and cocoa accented finish. An appetizing food beer; pair with roasted duck.
