 probstk (711), Nepean, Ontario, Canada
Aug 21, 2008
<i>Sampled at the brewpub. AU15/08.</i><br /><br />
<b>App.</b>: Deep ruby, remnants of a tan head.
<b>Aroma</b>: Really vinous, tangy and woody, sour cherries and other sour fruits, currants, alcohol, quite assertive.
<b>Palate</b>: Medium+ body and very soft carbonation.
<b>Flav.</b>: More towards caramel and toffee, less vinous, a trace buttery, brown sugar and molasses blueberries and black currants.<br /><br />
A fairly big beer.
ClarkVV (3550), Allston, Massachusetts, USA
Jul 10, 2003 Updated: Dec 13, 2005A mix between orange gold and brown, with even some red flecks. Moderately small white head. Has a fresh almost citrusy smell. Empire’s classic example, called the Instigator. Smooth and tending towards a lighter malt taste up front, with some hops character. Grows sweeter and blossoms into a medium/full body with hints of what I would call a sweet orange flavor. Finishes with that traditional german yeasty/malt taste that is a little bit too sugary in my opinion. This one was lighter overall and less a challenge to drink than other dopplebocks. Prone to being a bit lacking of flavor overall. I liked the lighter take on a dopplebock, not really caring much for them, but a true dopplebock fan probably wouldnt.
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