What kind of beer is a Doppelbock?
What kind of beer is a Doppelbock?
bock
Doppelbock is a stronger version of the German beer-style bock. The name literally means “double bock beer.” Paulaner monks in Munich wanted something boozy to consume during Lent as “liquid bread.” So, they brewed the first doppelbock, called Paulaner Salvator.
Is Doppelbock a lager or ale?
German lager
The Doppelbock is a strong, rich, and very malty German lager. Most versions are dark colored and may display the caramelizing of decoction mashing. The pale versions will not have the same richness and darker malt flavors of the dark versions, and may be a bit drier, hoppier and more bitter.
Is Doppelbock a wheat beer?
This is the world’s oldest top-fermented wheat double-bock, created in 1907. Unpasteurized, unfiltered, and bottle-conditioned of course!
Is Doppelbock beer dark?
Depending on the exact brewing process and ingredients used, doppelbocks typically range anywhere from a dark gold with ruby highlights to a much darker copper brown.
Is Doppelbock a beer an ale?
Bock is a strong beer of German origin, brewed as a lager when made with only barley malt, and brewed as an ale when wheat malt is added.
What does Doppelbock taste like?
Flavor: Rich, sweet & malty; Hints of chocolate, dark fruits & light toast are possible; Mild hop flavors, Noticeable alcohol warmth possible; Low to medium bitterness. Mouthfeel: Very smooth; Moderate to full body; Low carbonation; No harshness or astringency; Slight alcohol warmth possible.
How do you drink a Doppelbock?
Doppelbock beers are best served in either a seidel or a pilsner glass. I personally prefer a pilsner because it kind of slows down how quickly I drink them. With a rich, higher ABV, beer I like to move a bit slowly so I can really get a chance to experience it fully.
What does Bock mean German?
male goat
Bock is a male goat. And it’s a really useful, super common word in colloquial German.
Why do bock beers have goats?
Shortened to “bock,” the name remains with us today, as does the visual pun of the goat on the label. Since the traditional release of bock as a winter/spring seasonal falls under the astrological sign of Capricorn, it is often speculated that this may also have something to do with the goat.