Slow Donkey
Blue Mountain Brewery

Almost lost in the mists of time is a story about the first doppelbock. Paulaner monks in Germany brewed an especially delicious batch of beer with the intent to gain the Pope's approval for the brew as fit for the 40-day Lenten fast along with bread and water. But the beer was a little too good. Fearing that his Holiness would deem it sinfully indulgent, the monks sent it by "slow donkey" on the trip from Munich to Rome.

By the time it arrived and the Pope tried the beer, it had spoiled and was deemed so vile as to be "character building" for any who could actually drink it. Doppelbock became an approved beverage for Lent, saved by one of the most humble creatures.

To honor the slow but noble steed, we have given extended lagering time to our beer brewed with equal parts Pilsener, Vienna, and Munich malts, and lightly accented with noble hops. Smooth, sustaining, and delicious, pray that you always have another bottle on hand.