CaptainCougar (5526), Rockville, Maryland, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 | Nov 27, 2007 On tap at the 2007 GABF: Transparent dark mahogany with a small, frothy dark tan head. Sweet, rich, caramely toffee aroma has a hint of German lager yeast and light fruity notes. Body starts with good German malty viscosity and caramely sweetness balanced with some mild bittering hops and doughy yeast. A very true to stlye and enjoyable doppelbock. SledgeJr (2972), Omaha, Nebraska, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 | Dec 27, 2007 Sampled at GABF 2007. Rich mahogany color with an ivory fluffy head. Fairly thick beer with lots of chocolate and raspberry flavors. Caramel and cherries as well. Great mouthfeel to the thickness. weeare138 (936), Collegeville, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Nov 26, 2006 Appears a dense, slightly transparent brown with a red hue. A fluffy, off-white head slowly rocks out into a small, floating cap. Spotty lacing is left around the glass.
Smell is of doughy, malty, caramel, with hints of spices highlighted by cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Taste is of spiced, toffee, malty, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied, sweet, nice carbonation, with some caramel and cocoa clinging to the palate.
egajdzis (3636), Spring Mount, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Feb 9, 2007 Poured a reddish amber color with tan bubbles around the edges, no lacing. Aroma of vanilla beans, roast, caramel malts, light smoke, and a touch of alcohol as well. Taste of roast, chocolate, raisins, soy, and smoke with light alcohol in the finish. TomDecapolis (3203), Skippack, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Nov 22, 2006 Thanks to weeare138 for sharing this growler. Pours a translucent ruby amber with a small off whtie head. Aroma of sweet malts, dark fruits, caramel, light alcohol and various grains. Flavors of the same with more warming alcohol. goldtwins (4084), Nesconset, New York, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Oct 30, 2007 GABF 2007: Poured a clear golden brown color with a beige head. Lots of caramel in the aroma. Some raisin notes. Malty caramel flavor with some chocolate notes on the finish. Full bodied and semi-dry. hopdog (5612), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Nov 23, 2006 Sampled for Growler provided by weeare138. Poured a dark reddish / brown color with a small sized off white head. Aromas of general fruitiness, caramel and light alcohol. Tastes of fruits, brown sugar sweetness, roast, and had a medium alcohol finish. hophead75 (1964), Boonton, New Jersey, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Nov 13, 2007 Shared by Dickinsonbeer. Deep amber/brown in color. Aroma is very malty with alot of caramel as well as some dark fruits. Taste is very malty with alot of caramel, some raisins and chocolate. Full bodied, syrupy across the palate. Pretty nice.
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