The Creeper
3 Floyds Brewing Co.

The CreeperThe Creeper
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From:
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
Doppelbock
ABV:
9%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.09 | pDev: 10.27%
Reviews:
49
Ratings:
106
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 14, 2016
Added:
Oct 25, 2010
Wants:
  52
Gots:
  14
Creeper Doppelbock is a big German-American style Doppelbock brewed with the band Pelican in honor of the band’s 10th anniversary.
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Ratings by Betmore:
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Reviewed by Betmore from Ohio

4.02/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
*poured from a bomber into a pint glass*

This doppelbock poured extremely dark brown (basically black) with a very thin tan head that dissipated immediately. There was no lacing whatsoever.

The aroma is of chocolate, bready roasted malts, a touch of coffee, and a bit of hops. It smells great. I'm looking forward to the next phase of reviewing this beer.

This is a BIG doppelbock. Holy shit... I'd really like to know how this isn't classified as a stout. I mean, its not Imperial Stout level, but my God... There's a lot going on here. I'm getting tons of rich roasted malts and chocolate followed by strong coffee, burnt biscuit, and bittering hops. I tend to gravitate towards beers that I feel are going to "challenge" my tastebuds (IIPAs, Imp. Stouts...) so doppelbocks have remained largely off my radar. I picked this up at 3F brewpub on a whim and I'm not AT ALL dissapointed. I'm curious how this beer would cellar. I can't help but thing this stuff would mellow out to a ridiculous drinking experience in a year to 18 months or so.

Mouthfeel is above average, I'd say. Its got decent body and light carbonation. Honestly, though, halfway through the bomber the ABV is starting to make it's presence felt. This gets me to our next topic...

Drinkability? One bomber this evening is plenty for me. Could I drink more? Yes. Would I like to drink more? Yes. Should I drink more? Probably not.

Overall, this is a very, very good beer. While I'm not all that experienced with doppelbocks, I have to say this one has definitely grabbed my attention. I'll most certainly be trying more.
Nov 20, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.9 by mattboyer182 from Indiana

Feb 14, 2016
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Reviewed by JohnnyHopps from Indiana

3.82/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Appearance - The beer was a handsome dark brown with visible variations in the color.

Smell - The malts have accents of coffee and malt, but not to a high degree.

Taste - My initial impression is smooth dark coffee. It is not as roasty or chewy as I would expect from the style. The malts leaning more toward coffee makes this seem to be less of a doppelbock. The dark malts continue in the aftertaste, but are surprisingly thin.

Mouthfeel - In the mold of classic doppelbocks, this lacks the thickness. It just does not do far enough into doppelbock territory.

Overall - The profile just does not go far enough to be a great doppelbock.
Jan 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.72 by Kegatron from Pennsylvania

Oct 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by ronn from Indiana

Jun 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by 22Blue from Kansas

Mar 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by threedaggers from Kentucky

Jan 12, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by yepbye2 from Illinois

Dec 06, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Nuggetz from Texas

Oct 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by BUNZILLA from Indiana

Oct 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by IdrinkGas from Pennsylvania

Jun 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Texasfan549 from Texas

May 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by bbadger from Texas

May 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by kjkinsey from Texas

May 11, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by AnnArborJoe from Michigan

May 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by largadeer from California

Apr 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by AlphaKingKegger from Ohio

Apr 28, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Gushue3 from Massachusetts

Mar 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by ryanpj from Illinois

Feb 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Azrael

Feb 12, 2013
The Creeper from 3 Floyds Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 106 ratings