Appears a very deep dark brown with a mahogony hue. Little to no carbonation. A small toffee colour head quickly drops to nothing
Strong smells of dark chocolate, liquorice and coffee from the roasted malts. Some dried dark fruits in there too
On the tongue, the strong roasted malt is the winner with dark chocloate, liquorice, coffee, caramel and molasses. Mid-palate there is some mild hop bitterness which balances the flavour and delivers some lovely fig, plum, raisin and date esters. Finishes with a sweet, yeasty, mildy bitter taste.
The mouthfeel is smooth, slighthly oily with light carbonation and a long linger. Medium/full bodied.
This is a great doppelbock - Malty, sweet, well balanced and easily drinkable
95% - Excellent
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