July 18, 2005 - #9 of 365
Brewer: Spaten-Brau (Munich, Germany)
Beer: Optimator
Style: Doppelbock
abv: 7.2%
Background: Bottle from the store. I’ve been wanting to try this since I first had an Ayinger Celebrator almost a year ago.
Appearance: Deep red with a half-finger off-white head. Slight lacing, some effervescence.
Aroma: All the maltiness expected from the style. Reminded me of a Sam Adams Chocolate Bock, in which actual chocolate is used. Raisins and plums and chocolate liqueur.
Flavor: Sweet, toffee-ish at the beginning, with more bitterness than the Celebrator. The bitterness detracts from the brew, somewhat; it’s not supposed to be so obvious in a doppelbock. Ends with alcohol and leaves a taste of chocolate.
Notes: Not nearly as smooth as the Celebrator, but still good.
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
Beer: Optimator
Style: Doppelbock
abv: 7.2%
Background: Bottle from the store. I’ve been wanting to try this since I first had an Ayinger Celebrator almost a year ago.
Appearance: Deep red with a half-finger off-white head. Slight lacing, some effervescence.
Aroma: All the maltiness expected from the style. Reminded me of a Sam Adams Chocolate Bock, in which actual chocolate is used. Raisins and plums and chocolate liqueur.
Flavor: Sweet, toffee-ish at the beginning, with more bitterness than the Celebrator. The bitterness detracts from the brew, somewhat; it’s not supposed to be so obvious in a doppelbock. Ends with alcohol and leaves a taste of chocolate.
Notes: Not nearly as smooth as the Celebrator, but still good.
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
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