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Spaten Optimator

Spaten Optimator

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

Munich, Germany

bottled
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11873.67/5.03.67/5.07.2%89.6 Dimpled 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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 FishManLA (149), Abita Springs, Louisiana, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/514/20

May 4, 2008  
Pours a dark neutral brown with very little tan head. Nose is malty with the slightest sweet hint of fruit. Taste is malty and caramelly with a hint of plum and raisin. Finish is sweet with just a slightly bitter snap of hops.

 soyorganic (100), Denver, Colorado, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/103/516/20
Jul 20, 2008  
Pours a black color with small white head. A nice beer that is lager-esque in feel but has a strong malt backbone that has coffee notes. To me this seems like it could almost get away with being called a stout.


 bruno1378 (106), Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/57/103/518/20
Jul 17, 2008  
pours a very very dark amber/brown color, no lasting head at all. great aroma, caramel, almost a bit fruity. goes down smooth. a bit soft when drinking, overall i definitely enjoy this one. a good fall beer.


 aenimopiate (124), The United States of Texas, Texas, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/514/20
Jul 17, 2008  
I thought I would give a different doppelbock a shot, and I think I like the Celebrator better. This one has a good malty flavor, but the Celebrator just seems to be a more complete beer. This is a decent German bier that has the ability to stand on its own, but they seemed to have missed the mark a hair. If you try this one and like it, you’re bound to love Celebrator.


 Tweety (158), Boston, Massachusetts, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 15, 2008  
A fine example of the doppelbock. Not as good as Celebrator, but very tasty nonetheless.


 carruthm (316), USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/512/20
Jul 13, 2008  
brown pour with medium head with a good malt aroma accompanied by dark sugars/caramel. Taste more mellow, mostly just malts.




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