Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock

Brewed by Brauerei Aying
Style: Doppelbock
Aying, Germany

A strong doppelbock, but very drinkable. Slightly sweet, full-bodied, and very smooth - alcohol is not very noticeable. If all doppelbock’s tasted like this, I would not stop drinking them.

33 cl Bottle. Very dark dopplebock (tasted side by side with weltenberger kloster, augistiner maximator and trois mousquetaire DB, thanks TheJester) This one stood out from the lot by it’s especially fruity aroma, plums and cherries abound with lots of caramelized sugars. Rather cherry taste with some good sweetness. Mouthfeel is okay creamy with very fine carbonation.

bottle- pours black with small, light brown head. Aroma is of liquorice, leather, caramel. It is lightly smoky with a hint of yeast coming through giving off the faintest note of marmite, no trace of alcohol. The texture is creamy and the flavor is liquorice, yeast, and sweet malt, just bitter enough to even it all out, I love the balance ofthis beer. Again no alcohol present in the taste.....Good stuff!!!! Too bad the bottle was only a 33cl

Looks totally black in the glass. Holding up to the light reveals ruby highlights throughout. Slight head which dissapates quickly. Smells of nice, sweet malts. Almost like toffee or caramel. No hops or alcohol appear in the nose. This is good. Sweet malts hit the taste sensors first. Mmmm. There follows a light smokey/roasted flavor. Just ever so light hops flavor on the back end with a touch of almost saltiness. The feel is very nice, but with all the build-up of color and smell I expected it to be a bit fuller and richer. Would have rated higher with more body. Just a tad too light for my tastes. Overall this is an exceptionally drinkable beer. I have enjoyed many of these over the years and shall continue to do so.

In bottle; great dark beer. Full bodied, slight coffee notes with hints of chocolate. The 6.7% alc. is not noticeable by flavor.I really enjoyed this beer alot

330 ml bottle that comes with its own plastic goat charm. Appearance is black, but admits some light. Coca-cola-like head that disappears immediately and leaves no lacing. Smell is very subtle, like cream soda. Taste begins with dark roast coffee then sweet malt, then finishes with bitter cocoa and a hint of chocolate. Nicely complex. Mouthfeel is almost chewy. Very drinkable, alcohol is apparent but not overpowering, definitely to be sought out.

330 ml bottle at Kaisla. Pours dark brown with a hint of red and a beige head. A sweetish, malty aroma with notes of raisins, toffee and some vanilla. A malty flavour with the dark fruits and some chocolate. Quite sweet finish. Includes a small plastic buck that hangs on the bottle neck.

Poured a beautiful black with red trying to peek through. Creamy 2 finger caramel head that fades slowly to a light cover that spans the entire glass. Lacing is thin and sporadic. Aroma is very malty sweet. Raisins, dates and slight chocolate. Very faint citrus pulls through. Taste is near perfect for a doppelbock. Sweet chocolate and slightly bitter coffee malts followed by a weak piny spice. Again, raisins and dates. Gets better as it warms up. Mouthfeel is a bit weak. Carbonation is low. I would have like a bit more carbonation. Drinkability is good for this style. Not going to get much more drinkable in a dark, nearly 7% bock. Overall a great beer. Something I definitely keep around and get in the mood for.