ChewBocka The Masticator
Icarus Brewing Company
- From:
- Icarus Brewing Company
- New Jersey, United States
- Style:
- Doppelbock
Ranked #128 - ABV:
- 7.7%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #27,339 - Avg:
- 3.77 | pDev: 11.67%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 07, 2022
- Added:
- Dec 22, 2016
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 3
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
Named for our beloved brewhouse dog, Chewie, this doppelbock will guide you unscathed through the winters of Hoth and/or the Jersey Shore. Our take on the traditional German doppelbock (which translates to "Double Dark Lager"), the 7% ABV may seem intimidating at first, much like Chewie, but then the malted sweetness on the backend and depth of flavor from our 3 month lager process shine through to show this beer's charm. Dark but not bitter and strong yet gentle, this beer is the perfect companion for all of your adventures
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Reviewed by HoppingMadMonk from New Jersey
4.16/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.16/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Clear very dark amber appearance.
Medium light carbonation with about a medium body with a slightly sticky thickness.
Aroma is malty,brown sugar,doughy malty bread, earthy buckwheat honey.
Taste is very identical to aroma,mild sweetness, and again mild earthy honey.
This was a very flavorful well done beer that I would definitely look for again.
Oct 11, 2022Medium light carbonation with about a medium body with a slightly sticky thickness.
Aroma is malty,brown sugar,doughy malty bread, earthy buckwheat honey.
Taste is very identical to aroma,mild sweetness, and again mild earthy honey.
This was a very flavorful well done beer that I would definitely look for again.
Reviewed by hopsputin from New Jersey
3.77/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
a: rich, dark ruby red, amber, and light brown. a hint of light purple as well. 1.5 finger tan rocky head
s: milk chocolate, roasted malts, fig, prunes, dates. dark wheat, oak, pepper. sweet molasses, grass, and some earthy tea-like hops
t: roasted malts, and tons of milk chocolate. fig and molasses along with a sweet tea leaf presence. big cereal note in here and some dark toasted bread. a touch of pepper and lager spice at the end
m: full mouthfeel, a touch sticky. moderate carbonation
o: pretty nice for the style. heavy on the chocolate notes. and while full of flavor and in the mouth, like a good Lager it's easy to drink
Apr 09, 2020s: milk chocolate, roasted malts, fig, prunes, dates. dark wheat, oak, pepper. sweet molasses, grass, and some earthy tea-like hops
t: roasted malts, and tons of milk chocolate. fig and molasses along with a sweet tea leaf presence. big cereal note in here and some dark toasted bread. a touch of pepper and lager spice at the end
m: full mouthfeel, a touch sticky. moderate carbonation
o: pretty nice for the style. heavy on the chocolate notes. and while full of flavor and in the mouth, like a good Lager it's easy to drink
Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey
3.77/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
**
03/18/2020
Can to tulip glass.
LOOK: nice mohogany like red/brown color. light chestnut colored head, very good retention.
AROMA: Big Barley aroma, hints of brandy, wine, apple raisin.
TASTE: apple and cereal malts, gingerbread, hint of bitter veggie at finish, but mostly satisfying.
FEEL: Very refreshing, very good carbonation.
Very nice Bock. A Wookie of a beer.
**
Mar 18, 202003/18/2020
Can to tulip glass.
LOOK: nice mohogany like red/brown color. light chestnut colored head, very good retention.
AROMA: Big Barley aroma, hints of brandy, wine, apple raisin.
TASTE: apple and cereal malts, gingerbread, hint of bitter veggie at finish, but mostly satisfying.
FEEL: Very refreshing, very good carbonation.
Very nice Bock. A Wookie of a beer.
**
Reviewed by DaveMaciolek21 from New Jersey
3.02/5 rDev -19.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.02/5 rDev -19.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Lager taste is very upfront, roasted malt a distant second. Not a lot of depth here, thin-bodied, kind of un-substantial. A bit of booziness creeps in toward the bottom of the glass. Mediocre effort. Sorry, Chewie.
Jun 15, 2019
Rated by Wesmaze from New York
4.4/5 rDev +16.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.4/5 rDev +16.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Very drinkable bock with a high abv that you can't notice in taste at all.
Jun 10, 2019Rated by NickyNewark from New Jersey
4.36/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.36/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Very good.
Oct 20, 2018
Rated by BFCarr from New Jersey
4.04/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Big red and boozy. And it's a very nice example of a doppelbock.
Sep 15, 2018
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