This DB is from Paulaner, and comes in at a hefty 7.9% ABV
The appearance is auburn, quite clear, and produces an almost yellow head. Head is thin and sinks quite rapidly.
The nose gives off toasted malt, caramel, aniseed and some dark fruits. The alcohol is pretty strong too.
The taste has a typically pronounced malt base; biscuity, bready, caramel and toasted. The aniseed is also there, with plenty of sweet, syrupy flavour, pears and dark stoned fruit. There is barely any hop bitterness or chocolate of note, and the linger is too sickly sweet - the balance just doesn't seem right. It is rich and warming, but it just seems to be lacking on all fronts, other than the alcohol which is too overpowering for me.
The mouthfeel is good, providing a full-bodied, lightly carbonated and a smooth/creamy texture that coats the palate nicely. Astringency is low/moderate. Quite pleasant indeed
Overall, this just doesn't hold a candle to the Celebrator and, although it is a decent representation of the style, there are better Doppel Bocks out there
75% - Average
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