Ettaler Curator Doppelbock (Original German Version)
Klosterbrauerei Ettal

Ettaler Curator Doppelbock (Original German Version)Ettaler Curator Doppelbock (Original German Version)
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From:
Klosterbrauerei Ettal
 
Germany
Style:
Doppelbock
Ranked #70
ABV:
7%
Score:
88
Ranked #15,218
Avg:
3.91 | pDev: 12.53%
Reviews:
27
Ratings:
43
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 21, 2023
Added:
Feb 25, 2005
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  6
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Rated: 3.92 by heymikew from California

May 21, 2023
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Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado

4.26/5  rDev +9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Clear, dark brown body topped with a dense, semi-creamy light tan head. Fine aroma of rich, toasted grain and dark pitted fruit; molasses; figs and dark raisins; mild booziness; very little bitterness. Heavy body; dense and creamy; velvety smooth; minor alcohol warmth complements the residual sugar presence.

This incredible doppelbock is phenomenal. According to the brewery's German-language web site, the beer was a " ...Gold Medal Winner of the European Beer Star 2021" for German-style dunkler doppelbock. I foresee a side-by-side comparison with another world-class doppelbock also produced in Germany. I hope my local will make this a regular presence in its rotation.

Pouring temperature: 58 °F: bottling info: n/a (lot number space on label was blank)
Source: local purchase
Dec 28, 2022
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Reviewed by allengarvin from Texas

3.36/5  rDev -14.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Pours a very dark brown color. I gave it a vigorous pour, but got no head out of it, except a slight layer of film. The smell is very caramellish, possibly a bit of alcohol, a hint of toastiness. Flavor is ... ok. Sweet malt, caramel. Very low hoppiness. Malty mouthfeel but low to flat carbonation.

This is not what I look for in a doppelbock. I would call it decidedly inferior among the German bocks we have available in the states.
Sep 18, 2022
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.88/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Slightly sweet doppelbock, dark brown/ruby with thin silky beige head. Aroma is mostly roast grains with a hint of molasses. Taste has the sweetness come on full bore, with dark grains sharing the palate. Sweet nature hides the high ABV. This is a real gem.
Feb 25, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by bigred89 from Maryland

Jan 24, 2022
 
Rated: 4.75 by beerrat from Virginia

Sep 20, 2021
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Reviewed by crenegar from New Jersey

4.31/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Finished up a 30L barrel of this at the house recently. This is the original German version which is 9% not 7% as stated above (I've submitted request to correct that). A rich and nourishing beer, especially nice for the winter months. Leads with the dense malty aroma that you'd expect for the style and yes you can detect the underlying sweetness to come. Mouthfeel is very nice, rich with some pitted fruit sweetness but also with just a hint of dryness so it's not overbearing. A great representation of the style that is quite drinkable for a high gravity beer.
Mar 21, 2020
 
Rated: 3.79 by dbrauneis from North Carolina

Jul 21, 2019
 
Rated: 3.69 by shelby415 from Oregon

Sep 05, 2018
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Reviewed by captaincoffee from Virginia

4.02/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From the shop outside the monestary (not brewed by the monks, however).
Pours a lovely brown with red hues. Good khaki head and good lacing. Nose has nice malty fruits and is a bit earthy. Flavor...especially as it warms...is a powerhouse of dried fruits and sticky malt. Pretty much what you are looking for in a dopplebock and the best of the brews I've had from this place. Downside is that it is too sweet.
Oct 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Hayley_86 from Netherlands

Oct 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.11 by SCW from New York

Jun 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.24 by mottarapp from Brazil

Dec 25, 2014
 
 
Rated: 3.5 by largadeer from California

Oct 08, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by 6string from Germany

Oct 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by toddicus13 from Connecticut

Aug 24, 2013
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Reviewed by CaptFrothy from Maryland

3.94/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Seeing only 25 reviews for this, decided to review. Looks smells like a any other 'ator' brown, low carbination tastes sweet figs/raisens/malty. Smooth malty and very similar to all the other good Doppelbocks, right up there with Optimator, Celebrator etc, very worthy dopplebock to my tastebuds.
Apr 06, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by BGdad from Iowa

Nov 17, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by Jdangelo03 from Wisconsin

Oct 18, 2012
Ettaler Curator Doppelbock (Original German Version) from Klosterbrauerei Ettal
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 43 ratings