Wicked Wood Series # 2 Doppelbock
Wicked Wort Brewing Company

L: pours chestnut brown under a 1/2" cream to light tan foam cap with fair to poor retention

S: Rich malt aromas with bread crumb and bread crust dominate the aromas but a healthy bit of rye and whiskey lurk in the background with an interesting blend of spice

T: A malt and rye whiskey blend starts the flavors and as the beer warms they grow in complexity. While the alcohol has rye whiskey notes it is not hot or harsh. The malt bread crumb, bread crust and dark sugar flavors work well with the traces of whiskey from the barrel. There is an interesting spiciness from the rye whiskey that comes in and out of focus. The barrel contributes a hint of vanilla, traces of spice and some oak tannin on the finish that dries things out slightly and helps the hop bitterness balance the malt.

F: The beer is clean and smooth. The body is medium full and the carbonation is medium to medium low

O: The malt in the doppelbock is well developed, the carbonation level is just right and the whiskey barrels adds some interesting flavors.