Deep Water Dopplebock
Thomas Creek Brewery

Deep Water DopplebockDeep Water Dopplebock
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From:
Thomas Creek Brewery
 
South Carolina, United States
Style:
Doppelbock
Ranked #124
ABV:
7%
Score:
80
Ranked #26,130
Avg:
3.52 | pDev: 15.34%
Reviews:
106
Ratings:
234
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 28, 2022
Added:
Oct 26, 2002
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  20
30 IBU
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Ratings by jeschaefer:
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Rated by jeschaefer from Texas

3/5  rDev -14.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Jun 27, 2016
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Rated: 3.92 by TLA from Pennsylvania

Mar 28, 2022
 
Rated: 3.51 by npendres from Wisconsin

Oct 23, 2020
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Reviewed by bigdeuce from Pennsylvania

3.7/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
This beer is good. It is, but it’s not a dopplebock. It’s a stout. It’s misattributed. It pours a thin tan head with a nice ruby colored body. Very plummy, a bit boozy, and very chocolatey similar to a chocolate stout. I like it but it’s not a German Style beer.
Jan 05, 2020
 
Rated: 4.03 by dtevans5 from Tennessee

Nov 21, 2018
 
Rated: 3.77 by poppopintheattic11 from South Carolina

May 06, 2018
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Reviewed by DanielMB from South Carolina

4.45/5  rDev +26.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
I know that most people consider this a relatively average or even mediocre example of the style, but I like it more the more times I drink it, especially in my German glass stein at home. It pours a dark brown with copper notes, with--if you do it right, at least-- a huge, dough-like, tan head that takes a little while to fade and leaves some nice lacing. The beer smells of dark fruit, raisins, bread and plums, with some brown sugar--in short, everything you'd expect of the style. The taste follows it, but with a big robust, malty, chocolatey backbone that really gives this beer a big body and a heavy, very warming, satisfying feel to it. One of the most distinctive aspects of this one, I think, is that it is sweet, like most doppelbocks, but not TOO sweet, pulling off a more subtle flavor that I think makes it better. It really is perfect for sitting by the fire, or watching a movie with family and/or friends, especially during the holidays.

When I went on a tour at the Thomas Creek brewery some three and a half years ago, the owner himself gave the tour and said this was his favorite beer that he brewed. I wasn't so sure I agreed with his high estimation of the beer when he said it then, but now, I concur wholeheartedly.
Jan 19, 2018
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Reviewed by yuenglingfan101 from Ohio

4/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dark brown and very malty. Has somewhat of a haze to it. Decent beer to drink not to hoppy or bitter. Maltiness gives it a good beer for summer. First beer from South Carolina i have tried
May 14, 2017
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Reviewed by IronLover from Pennsylvania

3.71/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Deep brown with amber hues and a deep haze. Poured with a short, light beige foam with low retention. Medium high dark malty aromas with notes of milk chocolate, toasted malt, and dark fruits. No hop aromas. Medium bodied with a light carbonationd, a light creaminess through the middle, and a light warmth near the finish. Medium high dark malt with toasted bread and light dark fruit flavors. Medium light hop bitterness through the middle that trails to the end along with dark malt flavors. Finished with a light toffee note and dark malt sweetness followed by light hop bitterness. Body was a bit on the thin side for the style. Malt character was good, fresh, but lacked complexity. Flavor was a bit out of balance with bitterness through the middle over ran the maltiness a bit.
Oct 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.57 by Nate2034 from South Carolina

Jun 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.74 by TheDogHouse from Florida

Jun 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.49 by Njrayzor from New Jersey

May 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

May 10, 2016
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Reviewed by ordybill from Georgia

4.27/5  rDev +21.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a growler into multiple pint glasses. The appearance is a clear, dark brown color with a small white head. The aroma is mostly toasted malt with some caramel malt thrown in. The taste is a match for the aroma. A very nice doppelbock.
Feb 09, 2016
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.2/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
More reminiscent of a dunkel than a doppelbock. Sweetish brew that pours flat (no head, minimal carbonation) with a very malty taste that leaves a sugary taste in the mouth. Was expecting more. I wish the American brewers were more truthful to the German styles....
Dec 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.45 by metter98 from New York

Nov 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by GregStoner from Pennsylvania

Nov 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by Drewvel from South Carolina

Sep 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.42 by psmith161 from Indiana

Aug 11, 2015
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Rated by TonyLema1 from South Carolina

3.38/5  rDev -4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Some caramel, and malty sweetness, thin to medium body, not a bad beer for the style
Jun 21, 2015
Deep Water Dopplebock from Thomas Creek Brewery
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 234 ratings