Andechser Doppelbock Dunkel

Brewed by Klosterbrauerei Andechs
Style: Doppelbock
Andechs, Germany

Generous off-white head forms atop the dark brown body. Head is foamy, frothy, sticky, moderately lasting. Light ruby hints make the color seem complex. A truck of malt in the aroma. Various flavours of smoked fruits, red berries, blue berries, cherries, light smoke, light roast. Terrific integration of the aromatic components. Another sniff gave me mineralic or salty notes. Another hinted me toward bread. Yet another proposed candy sweetness almost approaching honey. If the aroma contained a truck of malt, it’s 2 trucks you have when sipping. Its intensity is pushed further although always staying in the subtlety grace as opposed to a celebrator. Incredible precision, every angle is well cut. Bolder than the aroma in its leathery expression. Quite dry overall. Nut skin, roasty and earthy light hops finish. Could last a little longer perhaps. It really tastes like fresh and clean water was used. Incredible malt depth they have there. Gets even better as it warms, close to a 10 as far as taste is concerned, I guess just a bit more length would nail it. Polite medium to full body, high carbonation is at the limit of being too much. Stellar doppelbock that grows on you sips after sips. New developments and happenings every time. 2 thumbs up to Stephen and his neighbor for this unique chance!

Tasty, sweet at first & a defined molasses flavor but with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Good head & good flavor going down. Very easy to drink!

Sweet, sticky caramel and molasses are all over this. Big, rich and sweet with tastes of chocolate and malt. A big bottle is about all I want, as this isn’t the session beer for me but the taste is full bodied and big. So freakin smooth, like silk. Thanks BierKönig for this baby.

Wow. When you add in the atmosphere of the pub in Munchen and the great crowds and the great weather, this is a perfect five. Without all that, it is still an amazing, creamy dopplebock, unlike any other that I have ever tasted. I will make a trip back to Munich just for this one.

Bottle from the Offie, Leicester - the owner Muree raved about this beer and reckoned it was one of his all time faves. Translucent brown, thin head. Slightly medicinal aroma. Coffee flavour (quite thin, toffee also. Sweet, honey quality. Chest-warming, smooth, balanced. Very good, engaging beer.

On draft in Heidelberg in July 2003 (wasn’t flowing at the brewery during our visit); also on draft at the brewery in 1985, and finally bottled (purchased at the brewery). Full, malty-sweet, rich beer with big alcohol presence. Complex flavors: red fruit, berries, chocolate, coffee, caramel... Each sip brings you closer to God.

Bottle bought in Germany. Pours brown Brown with a tan head. Chocolate and malt in the aroma. The flavour is sweet, malty and chocolate and dried fruit/berries, with some evident alcohol. Very tasty

Bottle from Beers of Europe, 7.1% abv. Deep amber coloured, with creamy beige head, which left good lacing. Aroma is great and complex; sweet malts, banana, strawberry and lots more besides. Flavour is not disappointing after the aroma, sweet, malty, prunes, caramel and more. Smooth, moderately carbonated, medium to full bodied, with an excellent mouthfeel and a lightly bitter finish. The best doppelbock I’ve tried.