The Doppelrock
Great Lakes Brewing Co.

The DoppelrockThe Doppelrock
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From:
Great Lakes Brewing Co.
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Doppelbock
ABV:
7.8%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.86 | pDev: 10.88%
Reviews:
213
Ratings:
419
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 08, 2016
Added:
Nov 16, 2010
Wants:
  30
Gots:
  28
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Ratings by mdaschaf:
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Reviewed by mdaschaf from Indiana

3.97/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks to Chris for bringing this beer all the way to DE for me.

A: Pours a dark mahogany/brown color with a one finger tan head that dissolves to a thin layer on top. Some thin rings of lace form.

S: Fruit aromas hit right away, some ripe strawberries and some darker fruits like fig and plum. Some caramel and toffee as well.

T: Again some fruit, but a bit more subdued than the aroma. The flavor profile is much maltier in comparison. Caramel and toffee, some brown sugar, and maybe even a bit of maple. There is some bready malt near the backend.

M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Drinks pretty smooth. No lingered taste.

O: Pretty good beer, full flavored, drinkable for abv and style.
Jul 10, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.52 by Quesophresco from Oregon

Dec 08, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.56/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Comes out brown, 1/2" lighter brown to off white head with good retention. Aroma was sweet, some not overly roasted chocolate malt, but nonetheless it is what it is.

A substantial amount of chocolate here, more like a stout or porter than a traditional doppel. Better for it. Lots of that cocoa. Smooth. Creamy and avoids dark fruit bitterness that seems to be a hallmark for style.

Was well above expectations.
Mar 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by SPD656 from Illinois

Feb 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.87 by Angerhaus from Rhode Island

Nov 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.74 by Magery from Kentucky

Sep 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Eziel from Ohio

May 26, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
L: Brilliant chestnut brown under a 1” finely bubbled clingy light tan foam cap.
S: Rich bread, kettle sugars, spice.
T: Malt driven rich and complex malty palate with grain, spice, hints of wine and a light hop bitter accent on the finish.
F: Full bodied with slightly below average carbonation.
O: An excellent doppelbock.
May 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by williamjbauer from Colorado

Apr 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

Dec 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by victory4me from Pennsylvania

Dec 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by spycow from Illinois

Nov 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by EricTKole from Michigan

Oct 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4.2 by thebowski from Ohio

Oct 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.8 by jay_schrock from Ohio

Oct 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by UrbanCaveman from Ohio

Oct 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Thirstygoat from Illinois

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by kotzbauerm from Kentucky

Aug 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.4 by DRush11

Aug 17, 2014
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Reviewed by barczar from Kentucky

3.88/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
This beer is almost 4 years old. Got lost in the cellar.

Pours a murky medium brown with tones of copper and a lingering, dense, frothy head.

Aroma is rummy, with notes of sherry, raisins, and dates adding complexity. Caramel malt, toffee, and toasted nuts bring melanoidins to mind.

Flavor is compromised. There's a vinegar tartness that has overtaken the beer. The rich, toasted malt character remains, with a fairly dry finish. Getting beyond the tartness, notes of plums, dates, and figs are pleasant.

Body is fairly full, with modest carbonation and noted alcohol warmth.

Good beer, minus the vinegar notes. Moral of the story...Didn't age well. My score will be the current average, to avoid skewing the average because of the beer's age.
Aug 02, 2014
The Doppelrock from Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 419 ratings