Fauerbach Challenge Brew

Sampled on draught at the GTMW ’08. Pours a semi-clear copper amber brew with a fast dissolving off-white head that quickly dissipates to a fine film and thin white ring. Aroma of roasted dark malt, some white pepper, touch of apple/pear fruit, and some grassy hops. Taste has a more malty character with little hop bitterness with flavors of caramel malt, a touch of chocolate and dark pitted fruits. Finish is semi-dry with a mild caramel and pear aftertaste that slowly disappears. A little light and sweet compared to most other dunkler bocks I’ve tried but happy to see the Fauerbach CB label return after last brewed in 1965.