Doppelbock Ultimator
Sudwerk Brewing Company
- From:
- Sudwerk Brewing Company
- California, United States
- Style:
- Doppelbock
- ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 85
- Avg:
- 3.76 | pDev: 11.7%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 55
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Apr 10, 2019
- Added:
- Jul 27, 2001
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 10
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
A famous brewer once said, “The true test of a Bock is that a drinker should not know the beer’s strength until he stands up.” This tasty Bock passes the test, drinker beware. Roasted malts create a reddish black color and flavorful hints of fig and raisin. A long lagering (cold storage) process provides a velvety smooth finish. A holiday favorite.
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Ratings by Tone:
Reviewed by Tone from Missouri
3.83/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear brown color. One inch head of an off-tan color. Great retention and great lacing. Smells of strong caramel malt, alcohol, sweet malt, hint of raisin, hint of ester, yeast, and a hint of citrus hops. Fits the style of a Doppelbock. Mouth feel is smooth and clean, with an average carbonation level. There is also a slight dryness and a hint of metallic notes. Tastes of strong caramel malt, alcohol, sweet malt, slight wheat, yeast, hint of roasted malt, and a hint of citrus hops. Overall, good appearance and aroma, but metallic notes are troubling and body lacks complexity and blend of aroma.
Mar 15, 2018More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Red5StandingBy from Maryland
3.69/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.69/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from 12oz bottle into Pilsener Glass. No date.
L: Deep mahogany. Ruch ruby hues shine through when held up to the light. Half finger beige head has minimal retention.
S: Faint aroma, some malt and some molasses like notes.
T: Good malt presence, less molasses and more charred bread like body.
F: Full, creamy, crisp.
O: Not a bad doppelbock but I have had far better.
Jan 07, 2018L: Deep mahogany. Ruch ruby hues shine through when held up to the light. Half finger beige head has minimal retention.
S: Faint aroma, some malt and some molasses like notes.
T: Good malt presence, less molasses and more charred bread like body.
F: Full, creamy, crisp.
O: Not a bad doppelbock but I have had far better.
Reviewed by Cavanaghty from Maine
3.47/5 rDev -7.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.47/5 rDev -7.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: Darker brown with a thin beige head.
Smell: Toasted Malts and earthy notes with a hint of hops.
Mouthfeel/ Taste: Smooth medium bodied. Taste of sweeter malts, maybe smokey notes with alcohol.
Overall: Decent brew, I would have this one again.
Feb 08, 2017Appearance: Darker brown with a thin beige head.
Smell: Toasted Malts and earthy notes with a hint of hops.
Mouthfeel/ Taste: Smooth medium bodied. Taste of sweeter malts, maybe smokey notes with alcohol.
Overall: Decent brew, I would have this one again.
Reviewed by rclangk from West Virginia
4.44/5 rDev +18.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.44/5 rDev +18.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours a very handsome dark reddish brown with a modest beige head. A somewhat sweet aroma. A pleasant mix of flavors; bread, caramel, roasted coffee detected.
I would would drink this brew again.
Feb 05, 2017I would would drink this brew again.
Rated by KatyBeerGuy from Texas
3.75/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from bottle into pint glass. 2 inch head disappeared relatively quickly. Nice.
Feb 05, 2017
Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri
3.9/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
12oz bottle. Poured out a clear, reddish amber color with a small, khaki-colored head of foam. It smelled of caramel, toffee and floral notes. Roasted malt taste with toffee and caramel. A subtle bitter bite.
Mar 20, 2016
Rated by JoeCorleone from California
2.25/5 rDev -40.2%
look: 2.25 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.25
2.25/5 rDev -40.2%
look: 2.25 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.25
On tap at Woodstock's in Davis. I wouldn't call it a doppelbock...I thought it was too watery. To be fair, it may have gone bad.
Jan 27, 2016
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