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Ardent Craft Ales

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From:
Ardent Craft Ales
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
Doppelbock
Ranked #30
ABV:
8.2%
Score:
90
Ranked #8,636
Avg:
4.11 | pDev: 9.73%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
21
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 15, 2024
Added:
May 02, 2015
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by clayrock81:
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Reviewed by clayrock81 from Florida

3.85/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured a brown body with minimal head and lace. Mild, bready aroma and not much else. Soapy, yeasty, extra spicy with clove and pepper, hints of banana bread. Body has a little bit of heft so it's not slick or watery. Finishes spicy with a touch of malty sweetness and overall has a decent balance.
Jun 08, 2018
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.98 by JamieDuncan from Maryland

Mar 15, 2024
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.19/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Undated can; drank 4/1/23 @ Pokemon Communion.

Opaque brown/purple appearance.

Nice tan head; decent lace.

Butterscotch, booze heat & faint oak notes in the nose.

Thick, creamy mouthfeel.

Caramel, cream, booze heat & oak flavors.

Robust, sweet & enjoyable. I'd have another!
Apr 11, 2023
 
Rated: 4.13 by fountainofyouth from District of Columbia

Mar 30, 2022
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Reviewed by Sheppard from Massachusetts

4.31/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Pours a deep amber hue like maple syrup. I get dark bread, caramel, golden raisin, burnt toast. When I have a doppelbock, these are exactly the flavors I expect to experience. Ardent makes great lagers. This is another one of them.
May 23, 2021
 
Rated: 4.28 by Sludgeman from District of Columbia

Apr 19, 2021
 
Rated: 3.76 by cjgiant from District of Columbia

Apr 17, 2021
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Reviewed by trader38 from Virginia

4.99/5  rDev +21.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Always loved this style and this is the best I've had, without question. Ardent is the best brewery in Richmond (imo), and I always look forward to this one. Perfectly balanced, easy to drink, absolutely delicious!
Mar 19, 2021
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Reviewed by BilboBagginses from Virginia

4.71/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Delicious! Beautiful color and head. Muted but pleasant bock aroma. Soft mouthfeel. Malty and sweet, but balanced with just enough bitterness that stays on the tongue. Just enough carbonation. Overall very balanced. If you like bocks, try this one.
Mar 19, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by bigred89 from Maryland

Mar 15, 2020
 
Rated: 3.98 by Boone757 from Virginia

May 31, 2019
 
Rated: 3.8 by corneliustoad from Florida

May 12, 2019
 
Rated: 4.43 by foghornleghorn22 from Virginia

Apr 02, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by MidloRapid from Virginia

May 13, 2017
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Reviewed by Imad from Virginia

4.66/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
There is certain foaminess and fruit up front. The booz and the malt is rightly hidden, and come out in the aftertaste. Excellent doppelbock, and made in Richmond!!
May 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by brocktune from Virginia

Mar 18, 2017
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Reviewed by jstngjohnson from Virginia

4.11/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Not a big fan of the style but this was very enjoyable. Most run too sweet for me ...this toed the line but had a subdued maltiness that I thouroughly enjoyed
Nov 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by Cobratrooper from Virginia

Oct 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by timothybarney from Virginia

May 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by VeganUndead from Virginia

May 07, 2015
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Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 21 ratings