Back Road Aviator Doppel Bock

Bottle... Murky burnt orange ale with a small, frothy, khaki-colored head. Everlasting retention around the edges of the glass. Fruity, chocolaty aroma of cocoa, dark cherries, black currants, wood and earthy hops. Full-bodied and very creamy with medium carbonation. Almost perfectly balanced. Medium sweetness, adequate bitterness and moderate acidity. Barrel aged cherry cola. Lengthy, tangy, sweet, and then tongue-numbing finish. Kudos to StFun for providing this interesting and delicious bottle of beer!

Pours brown with a tan head. Smells vegetal with some spicy elements. Tastes fruity with some tartness.

pours a dark brown, with thin tan head. aroma has coffee, chocolate, and touch of sweetness. falvor not as sweet as aroma led me to believe, traces of roasted malt. medium bodied. not as sweet as i feared, and a good effort by the brewer.

Bottle from BBB63. I need to start trading with this guy more often! The body is a brooding, dark rootbeer brown. A small, foamy, light tan head settles pretty quickly to a wispy film with a prominent rim. Sheets of sudsy lace rejoin the body very quickly, leaving nothing but clear glass behind. The aroma is rich and deeply malty. Caramel and nougat jump out of the glass, while chocolate rushes in from behind very quickly, completing the malt profile. Vanilla cream and coffee liquor add to the decadence, making this brew smell almost like a fresh slice of tiramisu. The flavor is nearly as impressive, as creamy chocolate, caramel and nougat again play fullback for more subtle flavors of vanilla and dark rum. This one is very dessert-like and satisfying. The medium body is neither sticky or cloying. In fact, it transitions nicely from round and smooth to a short, dry, fruity finish. Many will call this one too fumy or alcoholic, but I love what it has to offer. Excellent brew, and near the top of the genre.

Bottle from BBB63. Lightly vegetal aroma has very little going on. Dry, lactic flavor is a bit sludgy and dull, kind of like licking an old machete. Can’t say I’m too enthralled by this.

12oz bottle, courtesy of BBB63. Thanks, Mike! Dark cola color; minimal tan head. Chewy caramel and nougat in the aroma: roasted malts and a hint of smoke. Very chewy, medium-to-full mouthfeel: viscous caramel and nougat upfront, with a soft cola-infused carbonation lurking behind; excellent chewy malt presence, with the drinkability of chocolate milk. Medium, coffee and caramel finish.

(bottle from bbb63)brown with red highlights,not much head.aroma and flavor are of caramel malts,some smoke,and sweet chocolate.

Date: 07/18/2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party

clear dark amber, fine beige head, drops of lace, sweet dark caramel aroma with light smokey earthy balance, lots of rich caramel flavor, sticky sweetness is tempered by an earthy quality, light hint of tartness in the background

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *4