SKA Dragon Ass Doppelbock

Brewed by SKA Brewing
Style: Doppelbock
Durango, Colorado USA

Draught, Boulder Strong Ale Fest 2008. Head is mostly diminishing. Body is clear medium amber. Aroma is moderately malty (toasted grain, husks, wort, caramel), with notes of alcohol and dirt. Flavor is moderately to heavily sweet. Finish is lightly to moderately sweet, lightly bitter, slightly unclean. Medium to full body, watery/syrupy texture, lively carbonation. Goodness gracious.

Sampled ’08 BSAF. Beer is clear, medium-hued amber brown. Head is small, white, frothy; quickly diminishing but lasting head.<P>The aroma is malty with light notes of toasted grain, caramel, cookie; Hoppy with a light note of lemon zest; Yeasty with traces of basement, brewed tea, under-ripe banana.<P>The flavor is heavily sweet, lightly acidic, trace bitter with an average-length, unclean, lightly sweet, light/moderately bitter finish. Squeaky texture left on tongue.<P>The body is light, the texture is watery and the carbonation is average.

Draught at the 6th Boulder Strong Ale Festival. Pours clear amber with a small, fizzy, white head, somewhat lasting with fair lacing. Aroma is heavy malt (grain, straw, cereal, meal), average hops (flowers, grass), average yeast (sweat, leaves) with notes of apple and pear. Medium bodied, sticky texture, average carbonation, and a bitter finish. Average duration, light sweetness, acidity, and bitterness.