Kaiser
Well-Known Member
.. That's what she said when she saw me with 3 Doppelbock filled glasses in front of me, sampling and taking notes. Oh, how much I love her for these comments .
I guess the fact that I just finished 12oz of Imperator (mine), Optimator (Spaten) and Celebrator (Ayinger) Doppelbocks (I couldn't find Paulaner Salvator though) qualifies me for a post in this category.
Imperator was my first "pretty much" AG batch (I had to add 4lb of LME to hit the SG though) and I have to say it was the first batch I think is very authentic and it does compre well to the commercial examples. A bit sweeter then the others (I may increase the bitterness next time) but definately to style :rockin: .
Doppelbocks are just such a great style. "Liquid bread" describes them the best. Can you imagine drinking them by the Mass (Liter) in Bavaria. There are some places that serve them like this.
Kai
I guess the fact that I just finished 12oz of Imperator (mine), Optimator (Spaten) and Celebrator (Ayinger) Doppelbocks (I couldn't find Paulaner Salvator though) qualifies me for a post in this category.
Imperator was my first "pretty much" AG batch (I had to add 4lb of LME to hit the SG though) and I have to say it was the first batch I think is very authentic and it does compre well to the commercial examples. A bit sweeter then the others (I may increase the bitterness next time) but definately to style :rockin: .
Doppelbocks are just such a great style. "Liquid bread" describes them the best. Can you imagine drinking them by the Mass (Liter) in Bavaria. There are some places that serve them like this.
Kai