-
Stop lurking! Log in to search, post in our forums, review beers, see fewer ads, and more. — Todd, Founder of BeerAdvocate
Emancipator Doppelbock
Christian Moerlein Brewing Company
- From:
- Christian Moerlein Brewing Company
- Ohio, United States
- Style:
- Doppelbock
- ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- 85
- Avg:
- 3.78 | pDev: 12.7%
- Reviews:
- 78
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 01, 2020
- Added:
- Feb 01, 2008
- Wants:
- 12
- Gots:
- 19
Christian Moerlein Doppelbock is brewed in accordance with Germany's Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516. What makes Doppelbock most enjoyable is its rich, full body, which is superbly balanced for smoothness. It will be appreciated for its robust malt and carmel characteristics. Enjoy its smooth, velvety taste and you will agree that it is Quite Simply a Better Doppelbock.
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Ratings by bamadog:
Reviewed by bamadog from Ohio
4.2/5 rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
4.2/5 rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
Appearance: Very much a ruby colored beer and it's a little coppery as well; even after a fairly hard pour there is really no head to speak of (nothing beyond 1/2 finger anyway); there is a faint skim that's attempting to survive on the top, but it doesn't look like it's going to last; body appears pretty clear and there is moderate carbonation bubbling up from the base; a slightly oily residue holds the lacing briefly, but it slides back down into the glass.
Smell: A firm malty smell that is a little sweet - a little figgy and a little caramel; a fair presence of alcohol is in the nose as well.
Taste: A very nice flavor that is actually pretty solid in the mouth. It's a little caramel-esque and a little bready; there is also a faint bitterness lurking in there from the hop presence but it is largely a very sweet and subtle beer. Not much of an aftertaste lingering at all.
Mouthfeel: The body is a little chewy; the carbonation leaves the mouth feeling pretty tingley and it also does it in the back of the throat; leaves the palate moist and my mouth is actually watering a little bit as I consider another big gulp of this beer. A pretty clean finish overall and just a wee-bit sticky on the roof. Very nice.
Drinkability: High. This is really a solid beer that doesn't overwhelm, just does the trick. A very manageable ABV and a very refereshing beer to enjoy after a very long day of work while watching a Reds game. I wish I would have bought more of this.
May 09, 2009Smell: A firm malty smell that is a little sweet - a little figgy and a little caramel; a fair presence of alcohol is in the nose as well.
Taste: A very nice flavor that is actually pretty solid in the mouth. It's a little caramel-esque and a little bready; there is also a faint bitterness lurking in there from the hop presence but it is largely a very sweet and subtle beer. Not much of an aftertaste lingering at all.
Mouthfeel: The body is a little chewy; the carbonation leaves the mouth feeling pretty tingley and it also does it in the back of the throat; leaves the palate moist and my mouth is actually watering a little bit as I consider another big gulp of this beer. A pretty clean finish overall and just a wee-bit sticky on the roof. Very nice.
Drinkability: High. This is really a solid beer that doesn't overwhelm, just does the trick. A very manageable ABV and a very refereshing beer to enjoy after a very long day of work while watching a Reds game. I wish I would have bought more of this.
More User Ratings:
Rated by Danzifer from Ohio
3.61/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.61/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A tad bit on the sour end for me upon initial sip but the lingering flavor of malts are delightful.
May 01, 2020Reviewed by meanmutt from Ohio
4.05/5 rDev +7.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.05/5 rDev +7.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Nice reddish brown color with a small
tan head. The head fades away very quickly...zero lacing on the glass.
Sweet, but not too sweet... flavor is dark fruits and dark bread.
Lively mouth feel with just the right amount of carbonation.
I feel like I could drink several of these in a row. I really like it.
Feb 10, 2020tan head. The head fades away very quickly...zero lacing on the glass.
Sweet, but not too sweet... flavor is dark fruits and dark bread.
Lively mouth feel with just the right amount of carbonation.
I feel like I could drink several of these in a row. I really like it.
Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio
3.74/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I got this off the single shelf at Meijer. It poured a clear amber with thin white head that is not leaving any lace. The scent had sweet Belgian hints. The taste was sweet white wine leaning that finish slightly dry. The mouthfeel is lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it's an ok beer....im not a huge dipped guy.
Mar 27, 2018Reviewed by MacMalt from New Jersey
3.87/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I had this on draught at Morlein's Tap House in Cincinnati. 16 oz pour in a pint glass. It pours a dark brown, nearly mahogany when held to the light, and a finger of foamy, khaki-colored head and lacing. Not much fruit on the nose; mostly dark bread. The taste is subtle but pleasing: sweet malt, dark bread, caramel, raisin, and fig. The favors aren't bold but they work nicely. It has a fairly creamy mouth feel with moderate carbonation. At 6.5% ABV, it went down easily. Overall, I enjoyed it. It's not at the level of Celebrator and other style leaders but it's great for pub drinking and paired well with various appetizers.
Sep 23, 2017Reviewed by metter98 from New York
3.67/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.67/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
A: The beer is clear and very dark amber in color (brown when viewed from afar) and has a slight amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a short beige head that died down rather quickly, leaving a narrow collar around the edge of the glass and some lacing on the surface.
S: Light aromas of brown bread are present in the nose.
T: The taste has flavors of brown bread with hints of toffee and raisins plus some bits of malty sweetness.
M: It feels a bit more than medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer doesn't seem to be as malty and full in body compared to most of the other beers that I've had in this style, so in this aspect it is rather drinkable for a dopplebock.
Serving type: bottle
Jun 06, 2016S: Light aromas of brown bread are present in the nose.
T: The taste has flavors of brown bread with hints of toffee and raisins plus some bits of malty sweetness.
M: It feels a bit more than medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer doesn't seem to be as malty and full in body compared to most of the other beers that I've had in this style, so in this aspect it is rather drinkable for a dopplebock.
Serving type: bottle
Emancipator Doppelbock from Christian Moerlein Brewing Company
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
179 ratings
We love reviews (150 characters or more)! Check out: How to Review a Beer. You don't need to get fancy. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Something that backs up your rating and helps others. Thanks!