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Spaten Optimator

Spaten Optimator

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A Doppelbock brewed by
Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu (InBev)

Munich, Germany

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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12243.67/5.03.67/5.07.2%90.1Dimpled mug, Stein, Stem glass P  Stats

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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 donteatpoop (112), 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

 MaltDawg (369), Richmond, Virginia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/104/516/20
Oct 6, 2008  
Bready malty aroma. Clear dark brown with small white head. Rich malty flavor with some spicy hop notes and graininess. Medium body and medium/full mouthfeel. Finish is somewhat dry and malty with moderate residual bitterness.


apshah99 (92), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/512/20
Oct 5, 2008  
Dark brown pour with frothy white head. Sweet malty aroma; sweet taste with roasted caramel malt, nice balanced bitter finish.


 Beerman6686 (780), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/103/514/20
Sep 27, 2008  
Poured a dark amber/brown color with a small off white head. Aroma was very malty, some dark fruits in there and a bit grassy. Flavor was very malty, much like most german dopplebocks, nice caramel roastedness .


danielcurtis81 (98), San Diego, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/101/517/20
Sep 19, 2008  
Getting my old notebook online. Bottle. Dark redish tint, creamy looking head. Smell: Hint of sweetness, fruitiness. Taste: Fruity bitters, bitters go away a little leading to a bit of chocolaty tones about halfway through. Strong good beer!


pacaus (42), Dublin, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 17, 2008  
For a high alcohol beer it sure has a great taste. This beer is packed with tons of flavour with a sweet taste and smell of raisins.




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