Invigorator Doppelbock
Free State Brewing Co.

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From:
Free State Brewing Co.
 
Kansas, United States
Style:
Doppelbock
ABV:
7%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.91 | pDev: 9.97%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
11
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 13, 2015
Added:
Oct 29, 2001
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
This doppel is started with a base of Pilsen malt. It is colored and flavored by caravienne, caramunich and special-B malts. A large portion of Munich malt is used for its distinctly German flavor and aroma, as well as a little aromatic malt. Finally, there is some carapils to add to the full body. It is also flavored with moderate amounts of Yakima Perle and German Hallertau hops to balance the malty sweetness. Though the IBU level is pretty high, this is not a hoppy beer. It's just that it takes a lot of hops to balance out such a malty beer. (O.G. 20.5P/1082. Hops - 46 IBUs)
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Rated: 4.13 by Thirstygoat from Illinois

Dec 13, 2015
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Rated: 3.9 by kguyty from Missouri

Nov 30, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by jaydoc from Kansas

Jan 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Theogre83 from Kansas

Dec 25, 2013
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Reviewed by Groenebeor from California

4.08/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured into a pint glass on tap at the brewery.

Pours a clear mahogany with a small head that leaves moderate lacing.

The nose is seduced with smells of bread, caramel, bread crusts, chocolate, and no hops.

The tongue is seduced and quickly bedded with beautiful caramel notes, burnt sugar, spicy alcohol, crusty, chewy sourdough, sweet malt, and crackers.

Mouthfeel is creamy, thick, yet quite thin? Not sure how to describe. It's clearly a lager, but it's thicker. Perhaps that's the lager carbonation coming through a thicker beer.
Dec 15, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by TylerDYoung from Kansas

Mar 31, 2012
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Reviewed by Mebuzzard from Colorado

3.85/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a dark chestnut brown with good thick head. A bit lighter in color than I would think a doppelbock should be, hence the mark to 3.5
Nice lacing.
Malty aroma, some caramel and wet hay. Sweet. A bit sticky. Some very faint spice comes into play too.
Malty flavor. Sweet, some caramel. I like the bits of spicy hops that keeps this from becoming a malt bomb. makes it easier to drink. This residual malt I usually don't like in malt-bombs is tempered here.
Clean finish. Nice drinking.
Nov 28, 2009
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Reviewed by Goliath from Illinois

2.97/5  rDev -24%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a clear dark amber color with a one inch light tan head on top. Great retention and some good lacing.

The aroma is typical Free State. Almost nothing going on but a bit of indistinct sweet malt.

The mouth livens up a bit, but is less than expected. A light grainy flavor, with some nutty and bready aspects is the base for this beer. A big sweet caramel crashes into the palate here and there. A very slightly booziness at times is apparent as well. Not quite what I'm looking for in a doppelbock.

The mouthfeel is pushing full bodied and is rather syrupy with lower carbonation. I like a thicker mouthfeel, but this was too syrupy.

Drinkability is moderate. The flavor was ok but unimpressive. Really one of the less impressive doppelbocks I've run into.
Nov 28, 2008
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Reviewed by SafeAtFirst from Wisconsin

4.7/5  rDev +20.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours a deep ruby with chestnut highlights, head is a light tan with that settles into a thin cover of lace that tries to cling to the side of my Duvel tulip.

Smells like a delicious loaf of artisan bread with hints of roasted chestnuts and a little bit of apple-like sweetness. The taste is a beautiful balance of rich nutty bread-like flavor that is matched by a slight hallertau hop bite that brings the swallow to a crisp conclusion. Carbonation is moderate, mouth feel is rich and clean.

This is a great dopplebock, there is nothing that I would change about it. I look forward to it's release every year. The alcohol is completely hidden, so take care with your moderation, this one will sneak up on you.
Dec 02, 2007
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

3.92/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A - Poured into a 10oz glass. A burgandy/brown color with a tan, foamy, two-finger head that left nice rings of lace.

S - It smelled of malt and floral hops.

T - It tasted bittersweet with a burnt toast maltiness. There was also a hint of caramel.

M - It was crisp and smooth. A medium-bodied beer.

D - This is a very good version of a dopplebock. A nice representation of the style.
Nov 27, 2007
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Reviewed by jazappi from Kansas

3.67/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Presentation: On tap pour into a mug.

Appearance: Dark reddish, half a finger width of head, some lacing that went away fairly quickly.

Aroma: Had a very deep, almost chocolate smell, I am not sure I am explaining correctly, but this is for reference.

Taste: I was very happy with the taste of this doppelbock. It was good from the first sip to the aftertaste.

Mouthfeel: Very smooth, not much carbination.Very full body.

Overall: Not my favorite Free State Beer. But I would get it again. See my other reviews to find out my favorite Free State Beer.
Dec 14, 2006
Invigorator Doppelbock from Free State Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 11 ratings