Andechser Doppelbock Dunkel | Klosterbrauerei Andechs | Andechs, Germany | Doppelbock | 7.1% ABV
Two days, two German beer reviews! And that's not all-I have several more great German beer reviews coming up this week. With Oktoberfest on the horizon, I want to make sure all of you are well educated to pick some great brews to impress your friends.
Served chilled from a 16.9 oz bottle and poured into a Franziskaner Weissbier glass. Pours a reddish brown color with a three and a half finger tan/off white head (this review sounds a lot like yesterday right). Smell is of sweet, bready caramel malt. There are dark fruits evident, as well as hints of toffee. It has a similar smell, (minus the alcohol) to Bourbon County Barleywine. Carbonation is moderate with a medium-heavy body. Taste is sweet, with figs, raisins, plums, dark cherry, coffee and toffee evident. There is a slight smokiness to it as well, though is nothing close to yesterday's review. Bitterness is not overpowering, but lingers.
Wow. This beer was so well balanced, and very complex. It amazes me how creative the German beers are even with the purity laws. This goes to show what difference roasting the barley does to the flavoring of the beer, as well as how hop characteristics can create a much different tasting experience. In the United States, we do so many funky things to make creative beer. Nothing wrong with that at all-I'll try any beer no matter how funky. If you have never tried a true German creation, I urge you to go down to your local bottle shop and take a look at a few different ones. Halfway through this pint, I don't miss my Imperial Biscotti, or Bourbon County, or Habanero IPA. Nope. A pint of fine German lager is great in my book.
98/100
96/100 Beer Advocate
$5/pint
Note from the author: Many have asked about my ratings again in light of a lot of high reviews. I review based upon the style of beer, as well as my overall liking. In terms of Doppelbocks, I can honestly say that this is the best one I have ever had.
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