Doppelbock

Doppelbock is an German Lager beer style. It typically presents as copper to dark brown. Pronounced aromas and flavors of toasted malted barley. Some caramel and toffee character can contribute to complexity in a secondary role. Dark fruit flavors such as prune and raisin may be present. Malty sweetness is pronounced but should not be cloying. There should be no astringency from roasted malts. Hop aroma is absent. Hop ﬂavor is low.

ABV: 6.6%-7.9%
IBU: 17-27
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 12-30
OG: 1.074-1.080
FG: 1.014-1.020

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:6.6%-7.9%

ABW:5.2%-6.2%

IBU:17-27

Perceived Bitterness:

Low

Color & Appearance

Color:

Copper to dark brown

SRM:12-30

EBC:24-60

Clarity:

Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.074-1.080

Original Gravity °P:18-19.3

Final Gravity:1.014-1.020

Final Gravity °P:3.6-5.1

Body:

Full

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Pronounced aromas and flavors of toasted malted barley. Some caramel and toffee character can contribute to complexity in a secondary role. Dark fruit flavors such as prune and raisin may be present. Malty sweetness is pronounced but should not be cloying. There should be no astringency from roasted malts.

Hop Profile:

Hop aroma is absent. Hop ﬂavor is low.

Fermentation Character:

Alcoholic strength is high. Fruity esters are commonly perceived at low to moderate levels. Diacetyl should not be present.

Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association beer style guidelines.

No beers have been reviewed in this style.