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Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock

Percentile
100
overall
Brewed by Brauerei Aying
Style: Doppelbock
Aying, Germany

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
21144.1/5.04.1/5.06.7%100Dimpled mug, Stein, Stem glass
Commercial Description:
Celebrator has a creamy head of tight bubbles contrasting beautifully with its profound dark robe. It is full-bodied and velvety from half a year's aging. Although it is strong, it is not overpowering. There is a wonderful and complex balance between the various malts, the alcohol and the subtle hops. A complex fruitiness of roasted malt and whole hop flowers make Celebrator great as a party drink with friends and family at celebrations. Despite its richness, it has a faintly smoky dryness in the finish.
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 jcalbi (378), New Jersey, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/104/519/20
Apr 29, 2002  
As readily available as it is and I’m finally getting around to it??? The color of U-Bet Chocolate Syrup with a fluffy caramel colored head. Very nearly opaque. Aroma of warm chocolate sauce that in it of itself is filling (much in the same way as Storm King Imperial Stout). Sweet and vinuous on the tongue with no noticeable hop feel (probably due to the intense maltiness). Deep roasted chocolate flavor with a bevvy of prunes and dates as well.


mjmurphy2 (85), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/105/519/20
Jun 23, 2002  
Wow. I was blown away. After the initial head it was very flat but had a smooth, pleasant flavor. The alcohol was neatly masked by the incredibly complex flavors and the great mouthfeel.


leapinbass99 (15), Goleta, California, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/518/20
Jul 22, 2002  
When I first had this one back in college I wasn’t ready for it. Over time bocks have become some of my favorite brews and Celebrator is at the top of the list.


 apoptosis (1316), Long Island, New York, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/510/105/519/20
Oct 4, 2002  
It smells like molasses -very dark and very tasty!


 UnionMade (621), Connecticut, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/104/519/20
Dec 14, 2002  
Very heavy and rich. The head is a wierd grayish brown color. Totally sweet. Loads of roasted malt, with a very full body. Sort of like a milder version of Samichlaus. My idea of a perfect beer, especially for the frigid months.


Sixpack595 (13), USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/518/20
Dec 29, 2002  
Its all been said before... the best Doppel available to most. This is one of my favorite beers, shame its so pricey. Nice malt flavor, good finish.


lipskin (38), Youngstown, Ohio, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Jul 12, 2003    Updated: Jul 26, 2003
Pure heaven! Dark brown, nice tan head. Aroma is malt, toffee. Toasty, full bodied.. molasses, malty. I'm in love.


 beaconstreet (811), Washington DC, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Jan 13, 2005  
Wow. Well what can I say. I had about 4 or 5 sips of this beer but it blew me away. Sultry, but smooth. Delicious and delectable, but not offensive. I will look forward to having this again and again. Very much a good beer for a celebration. Yay Germany.



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