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Spaten Optimator 3.65 1380

Spaten Optimator

Percentile
94
overall
Brewed by Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu (InBev)
Style: Doppelbock

Munich, Germany

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
13803.65/5.03.65/5.07.2%93.3Dimpled mug, Stein, Stem glass
Commercial Description:
The classic German dark beer, bottom fermented 'Doppel Bock'. Full bodied with a deep dark color and rich roasted malt flavor.
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 thejon375 (392), Tampa, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/510/104/517/20
Jun 3, 2008    Updated: Jun 5, 2008
"Wicked Good!!" what my girlfriend thinks of this beer. One of her favorites that she believes is not perfect but pretty damn close. Check out this German amber beer.


 Guinness4Duff (507), Tallahassee (and Poconos, PA), Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
May 30, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a dark brown with a thick off white head. Aroma is slightly roasted, very mild hop presence. Flavor is a little malty sweet, roasted and the hop presence is more pronounced. Not bad.


 keepersj12 (815), Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/514/20
May 30, 2008  
The aroma is great coming at you with sweet ripe fruits. Flavor is sweet malt with a touch of hop. Not as sweet as some others. Very nice.


 donteatpoop (125), Youngstown, Ohio, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/516/20
May 29, 2008  
Poured a dark amber color, almost a chocolate brown; a thin tan head resting on top. Smelled of dark roaster caramel malts. Tasted much like the scnet, dark roasted malts and caramels. Hints of chocolate and coffee were also present. Goes down smooth with a nice mellow level of carbonation. Leaves the palate a little dry, though. Definately a solid session beer, I could drink this all night. Serving type: bottle


 fluffy (229), Florida, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/55/102/512/20
May 28, 2008  
pours from bottle dark red to brown. slight off white lacy head. smells of molasses and yeast. taste of bing cherries, tobacco. ends hoppier than i would have though. alcohol is stronger than i expected. not bad.


 MatSciGuy (640), Rosemount, Minnesota, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
May 27, 2008  
[Tap] Poured a clearish deep ruby with a moderate off white head. Aroma is surprisingly hoppy for a doppelbock, but there is plenty of malt to back it up. Lots of caramel, molasses, and dark fruits from the flavor. Flavor follows the aroma, with a nice hop bitterness on the finish.


idbowman82 (62), Painesville, Ohio, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/104/57/103/510/20
May 24, 2008  
Dark pour, little head. Aroma is minimal, but its flavor is quite complex--figs, dates, bread, rye, fruit, and raisin. Finish is clean and tart.


MacAnUltaigh (45), Tampa, Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/104/516/20
May 24, 2008  
Draught: Sour, grainy nose. Not much head or lace. Tastes like a fruity Shiner Bock. Other flavors include figs, caramel, maple syrup and dark bread. Long, tangy finish with a little bitterness. Hoppier than the Celebrator or Salvator. What I found very interesting is the spicy cinnamon flavor that came out after taking a bite of a delicious sandwich that had horseradish on it. Decent.



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