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Capital Autumnal Fire 3.68 373

Capital Autumnal Fire

Percentile
95
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
3733.7/5.03.68/5.0Autumn8.5%94.5Dimpled mug, Stein, Stem glass
Commercial Description:
A blazing rich beer, this is a doppelbock based on an Oktoberfest personality. Warm and intriguing, the perfect "Brandy Snifter" beer. Available September and October.
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mmcdowell3 (13), USA
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/519/20
Oct 17, 2007  
Wow. Very impressive smooth taste. Hints of the holiday season in this neat little dopplebock. Malty, with a hint of carmel. Scent: fruity, but now overpowering. Spicey and woodsy overtones.


schaefjw99 (2), Baraboo, Wisconsin, USA
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4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Feb 5, 2002  
The perfect beer for drinking in the chilly Wisconsin weather.


 bsp77 (202), Minnesota, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/510/104/519/20
Oct 29, 2009  
Poured from bottle into beveled mug. Rich, clear mahogany with a fantastic red glow when held up to the light. Small off-white head, which leaves fine bubbles down the side of the glass. Aroma of strong cherry, caramel, toast, biscuit and noble hops. Smells like a cross between a Marzen and a standard Bock, with maybe a tad more noticeable alcohol. A blast of semi-sweet cherry and biscuit malts, with some caramel and other fruit underpinnings. The noble hops provide a touch of spicy, dry counterbalance. Moderate carbonation, with a creamy, chewy body that isn’t as chalky as some Doppelbocks are. A slight warmth serves as a reminder about the alcohol. Simply a fantastic beer. While this should be a sipping beer, the tendency is to want to drink it like a Marzen. One of the best Doppelbocks out there, even if not truly to style. Ok, now that I have officially reviewed this, I can now emphatically state that this, Founders Harvest Ale and SurlyFest are my favorite Autumn brews. At least for now; we will see if I can find something to top them next year.


 beervana (781), Libertyville, Illinois, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/510/104/518/20
Sep 30, 2005  
On tap at the Firkin, Libertyville, IL. Average off-white head with good lacing. Clear red amber color with fruity ester aroma. Soft carbonation. Medium bodied with smooth creamy texture. Starts with a light sweet malty taste and finishes slightly dry with light hops. Similar to Capitol Oktoberfest but better. A tasty and unforgettable beer.


jj21 (84), Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/519/20
Jan 17, 2007  
App: Deep copper with full tan head, good lacing on the glass Smell: Roasted Maltiness Taste: Malty, sweet caramel. Good warm qualities Mouthfeel: Full body. Spicey cherry like finish Drinkability: Great Aftertaste. Another great Dopplebock from Capital Brewery.


 PhillyBeer2112 (2089), Orange Park, Florida, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/58/104/518/20
May 24, 2004  
Almost looks like fire! Rich and deep red-purple color with thin layer of foam. Absolutely perfect aroma of toffee-cookie and juicy malts. Flavor is borderline cloying. Toffee malts are in full abundance, with a thick palate. A tingle of hops finishes it off within the realm of balance. Drink fairly cool to ensure that balance. Mantains drinkability in the face of some of the biggest melanoidins ever! Not a session beer though.


 MaxPower (961), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/518/20
Sep 26, 2002    Updated: Mar 25, 2003
Hazy redish copper color,fruity candy like aroma, taste of light maple syrup and cotten candy, sweet but balanced , thick, heavy and very tasty, another great one from this great brewery.


 raindog (559), Evansville, Indiana, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/59/105/518/20
Sep 25, 2002  
Huge cap explosion.Color of a fall leaf.Head vanishes quickly.Fruit,caramel,alcohol,raisins all in aroma.Little vanilla in there also.Carbonation is perfect which lets this slide right over the tounge.Flavors are stronger than aromas but match perfectly.Really thick,strong,and warming.Heading out to the porch swing to finish mine.Great Suprise!



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