Bells Consecrator Doppelbock

Brewed by Bells Brewery
Style: Doppelbock
Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

better than ayinger? definitely fresher for those of us here. one of the best i've had. not too dark, or cloyingly sweet. almost a food like satisfaction from drinking it though. definitely try to buy a few if you find them

Stunning stuff. Full bodied, warming, sweet and a huge mouthful. There is no other Doppelbock I would ever want in my hand! Seasonal, so run to it in the spring!

Well done example of dopplebock, from a brewery that is know for its world class ales. I’m happy to say, Bell’s can do lagers, as well as they do ales. Consecrator is a very well done domestic example of dopplebock. This beer pours to a beautiful, bright, deep amber to red color, with a thick, creamy, white head, and a moderate carbonation. The nose on this beer is excellent, with lots of good toasty, and nutty malt aroma. The palate is firm, with good nutty and toasty malt flavor, on a very smooth, slick, polished body. Consecrator finishe with more good, firm, toasty and nutty malt up front, then ends with a peppery, alcohol bite that lingers. Excellent domestic example of a German classic. A great after work, or after dinner drink. This beer is an excellent beer to sip and relax with during the cold, winter months. Another winner from Bell’s.

great dark beer. nice thick flavor. very balanced flavor and not over powering. over all a good beer that is highly recommended

Wow! Another great brew by Bells! If my rating seems a bit high, it probably because I had this out of the tap at the brewery. Heavy malty flavor complimented by sweet caramel, molasses, and hops. Alcohol is present if you go looking for it. I detected a smokiness as well, great beer!

This was a big suprise. Not a big fan of Bells, but this had a great malty finish that was sweat tot he taste.

ok, people are prolly gonna shoot me after seeing that i rated this higher than Celebrator, but i had this one on tap at the Eccentric Cafe, in K-Zoo, rich malty, very fruity and nutty, caramel and cream are present as well, nice and carbonated, which made the heavy mouth feel almost unnoticable, very clean finish to it

Pours a combination of maroon and mahogany with light head that fizzles out pretty quickly. Medium carbonation. Malt dominates the smell although alcohol is certainly discernable along with a vague whiff of spiced apples. This should be a doozy. Mouthfeel is medium consistency with only light carbonation. Very citrusy tang on the back of the tongue at finish. There was a lingering tingle on the back of my tongue for several seconds after swallowing this one, followed by a warming in the belly as the alcohol was welcomed into my gut. I hadn’t looked up the abv on this thing before drinking and the bottle offered no hints, but I could clearly tell that this was deceptively mild - a creeper if you will. Overall I felt this was a solid dopplebock, definitely underrated as per the average review, but I would be the first to admit it’s no match for the almighty Ayinger Celebrator.