Full Sail "21" - Anniversary Doppelbock
Full Sail Brewing Company

Full Sail "21" - Anniversary DoppelbockFull Sail "21" - Anniversary Doppelbock
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From:
Full Sail Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Doppelbock
ABV:
8%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.8 | pDev: 9.21%
Reviews:
104
Ratings:
115
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 26, 2022
Added:
Sep 07, 2008
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  1
Released Fall 2008 to celebrate Full Sail's 21st 'birthday'.
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Ratings by dfitch81:
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Reviewed by dfitch81 from Oregon

3.9/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Didn't even know this was out/existed till I saw it at the store. My experience of doppelbocks has been mixed - it seems to me that its an easy beer to get wrong (I knew - but perhaps never truly understood - what "cloying sweetness" meant until I sampled some less-than-stellar doppelbocks). However, if a brewer gets it right a doppelbock is one lip-smackin' good brew. Happily this is a good one. "21" pours with a pleasing dark amber colour and is topped by a finger's width of quickly dissipating head; forget about lacing, you won't find it here. Malts dominate the nose, appropriate to the style. Sip, and the sweetness of a doppelbock is there as expected: raisin, brown sugar, a hint of plum, caramel and black-strap molasses. However, all this sweetness is tempered by a dash of spicy alcohol which keeps the parade of sugars from getting tedious. "21" also has a Pacific NW twist: an undeniable hop presence rises up later in the taste, something you won't pick up in any German-brewed doppelbock. Bottom line: this beer is true to its style but also tells you where it's from, which I think is really cool. Very enjoyable overall, but share the bottle because the alcohol is a tad much if you down all 22oz. Good job and happy 21, Full Sail - wishing you many more.
Sep 27, 2008
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.31/5  rDev -12.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Bottle from Toby. Showing its age. Medium, clear brown pour. Sweet, maple notes. More brown sugar, light malts. Close to not being a Doppelbock anymore.
Feb 26, 2022
 
Rated: 3.86 by BeerBuzzGuy from North Carolina

Nov 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.73 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Sep 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by zestar from California

Aug 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by afsdan from Colorado

Apr 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Jan 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by jaydoc from Kansas

Nov 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by LuauLarry from California

Jul 03, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by t0rin0 from California

Oct 01, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by ygtbsm94 from Utah

Jan 29, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by mikereaser from Pennsylvania

Jan 26, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by buckyp from South Carolina

Jan 01, 2012
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Reviewed by jdense from Oregon

4/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Beer # 12 ampled at Eastern Oregon DONG (Dudes of Northwest Grog) "We Will Bock You!" tasting @ Barley Brown's, 8.6.11. Meticulously taken care of, stored in my refrigerator for 3 years, gladly pulled this out to share with the crew.

Medium brown body, slightly off-white head, some visible effervescence, fairly quick dissipation with some nice lacing legs. Malt forward, raisins and brown sugar, not burnt, hops pretty well obscured by malt bill. Taste is malty, a bit of breadiness to dry out the palate with a wee bit of grassy hops on the backend, the stone fruits re raisins, plums were pretty subtle on the tastebuds, certain mellowed out a bit over time. Mouthfeel on the light side of medium, dry finish, minimal stickiness. Not sure if the might have been past its prime, re assertive flavor profile, but this was certainly tasty, just what you'd expect from John Harris, one of PNW's most respected brewers.
Aug 08, 2011
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Reviewed by emmasdad from Colorado

3.67/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Typing in another old review. Poured from the bottle a medium brown color with a smattering of light brown foam on top. Aromas of malt, brown sugar and milk chocolate. On the palate, this one has a fairly thick mouthfeel, with sticky toffee, brown sugar, chocolate and caramel.
May 18, 2011
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Reviewed by brokensail from California

3.88/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From old notes.

A: The pour is a dark amber color, definitely some brown notes and a finger of tan head.

S: Pretty much what you expect from a doppelbock with notes of dark fruits such as raisins and plums, cola, and toasted bread. Maybe a touch of molasses and brown sugar.

T: Sweet brown sugar, caramel, and molasses. Bread and toasted malt with a touch of roast. Some plums and raisins, perhaps some cherries as well.

M: Medium in body with a moderate carbonation.

O: Pretty decent example of a doppelbock, especially for one brewed by an American brewery.
Mar 20, 2011
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Reviewed by Mebuzzard from Colorado

4.2/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Note: This had been in my fridge for about 2 years...pretty darn cold too.

Pours a murky, nutty, mahogany brown. Looks really nice, but the head isn't all there. Perhaps due to coldness or age.

Aroma doesn't quite feel full. Nutty, sweet, caramel..a bit of a tootsie roll type deal.

The flavors are nice. The combo and blend of the caramel, nut, cocoa and some herbals is quite impressive. The flavors are full, smooth and not overpowering. There's some orchard fruits in the background, perhaps overripe apples.

Feel is creamy yet the alcohol provides a good bite to mix things up a bit.
A nice beer.
Mar 12, 2011
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Reviewed by jdhilt from New Hampshire

4.41/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours a thick, two-finger off-white head that fades very slowly leaving a good lace. Nose is caramel. Cloudy amber color. Good carbonation and medium bodied. Flavor is sweet toffee and caramel, hops balance but stay in background. 22oz gift bottle from Tigard, OR.
Jan 09, 2011
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Reviewed by BeerAdvocate from Finland

3.7/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Review from BeerAdvocate magazine Vol. II Issue X:

Our pints are raised for seeing another year of Full Sail. Gratz!

Crackling light tan head drops slowly to a thin lace. Crystal-clear tawny color. Spicy hop and alcohol in the nose with some browned toasted malt ... the alcohol actually comes through a bit more than the usual Doppelbock, but certainly not a problem. Full bodied and really smooth with a creamy mouthfeel. The toasted malt seems clean, though it pushed a mild rustic character of brown bread, toasted husk and faint caramel throughout. Hops are tame with a pleasant, balancing bitterness and some deeply embedded herbal/spicy flavors. Quick breath of alcohol shows its 8-percent ABV, but stays clean sip after sip. The finish points toward dry with a slight puckering, toasted husk and last fume of alcohol in the aftertaste.

Needless to say, this is quite the malt bomb. A solid rendition of the style, enjoyable all around, and any beer geek in the know has probably already jumped on this release. And so should you.
Sep 20, 2010
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Reviewed by tpd975 from Florida

3.82/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A: Pours a light sort of flat brown hue. Small tan head no retention or lace.

S: Aromas of pan darkened brown sugar, caramel, and roasted malt.

T: Simple sweet malt flavors mostly caramel but ample amounts of brown sugar and slightly nutty toffee. Very mild chocolate notes with a dash of spice and dark fruit.

M: Medium in body, malty sweet from start to finish. A bit dry in the finish.

D: Pretty good. A solid brew.
Jul 21, 2010
Full Sail "21" - Anniversary Doppelbock from Full Sail Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 115 ratings