Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock

Bottle. I see a lot of folks saying this pours reddish, well there was nothing near a reddish hue in this pour. It was a very dark brown with a tan head. Aroma was sweet malts with hints of coffee and toffee. Big mouthfeel, full body. Big malty flavor, dry slightly bitter finish, just a touch of hops. If you are a malty beer lover, this is one for the books.

My first doppelbock. Almost caramel-candy like in its taste, became a bit too much for me near the end of the drink. Otherwise a good try, glad to finally do so.

12oz bottle. $4.45 Julio’s Liquors. Pours a nice dark brown with tan head. Godd lacing. Great tastes of caramel, malt, molasses. Really enjoyed this one.

Might be the best beer I have had in a month. Aromas of molasses and figs, almost like a fig newton. Grilled pineapple flavor and almost beef brisket smokey finish. DELICIOUS!!!!

Had this beer at a bar/restaurant (not sure what it was) in Aying on NYE 2008. I didn’t keep any specific notes on this beer, but I do remember it being a highlight of my trip.

33cl bottle- Intensely dark ruby, near black with a firm tanned head leaving solid lacing. Buttery, mildly roasted aroma, some liquorice toffee and dried fruits. A bit alcoholic and berry vinous flavor, roasted malts, butter and lovely Käck-liquorice finish. Not that thick palate, but definitely smooth enough. Not quite as vinous as Asam or Korbinian.

(Bottle on 2009-02-14) Deep dark brown and clear. Medium sized tan coloured head. Sweetness, rostedness and chocolate in aroma. Full bodied and quite thick palate with little carbonation. Malts, roastedness, chocolate, bitterness and bit of sweetness in taste. Chocolate and malts in aftertaste.

Bottle. Dark mahogony pour with a light tan head. Sweet maltyness a little caramel. Slight roast and more malty sweetness on the palate. Good stuff.