Let's talk Dopplebock

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  1. torr99

    torr99 Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2015 Nevada

    So my absolute favorites are weihenstephaner korbinian, and ayinger celebrator.

    Can you guys recommend some other widely available great dopplebocks?
     
    #1 torr99, Apr 26, 2015
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  2. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    Sam Adams double bock and Bell's consecrator are 2 of my favorites
     
    #2 hopnado, Apr 26, 2015
  3. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Spaten Optimator and Paulaner Salvator for widely available. If you can get Andechs then by all means pick some up- probably the best one out there.
     
    #3 TongoRad, Apr 26, 2015
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  4. TurkeyFeathers

    TurkeyFeathers Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2014 New York

    I like Troegs Trogenator
     
    #4 TurkeyFeathers, Apr 26, 2015
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  5. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    From the list of top rated ones on this site, pretty any of the top 2 dozen. Of the 12 or so all have been really good and well worth the price.
     
    #5 drtth, Apr 26, 2015
  6. OrangeMen

    OrangeMen Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2014 New York

    Does Smuttynose make its way out to your area? If so, my favorite is Smuttynose S'muttonator
     
    #6 OrangeMen, Apr 26, 2015
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  7. mmmbeerNY

    mmmbeerNY Maven (1,369) Mar 5, 2014 New York

    Clicked in thread to say Andechs. Brought some to a beer tasting (non-whales) party last fall as I wanted to share something that wasn't IPA or Stout and everyone liked it
     
    #7 mmmbeerNY, Apr 26, 2015
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  8. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    #8 SammyJaxxxx, Apr 26, 2015
  9. torr99

    torr99 Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2015 Nevada

    I wish smuttynose made it this far, unfortunately it doesn't
     
    #9 torr99, Apr 26, 2015
  10. Jeffreysan

    Jeffreysan Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2013 Virginia

    Augustinerbrau Maximator is my favorite, you're good with Spaten Optimator, Paulaner Salvator, And the others mentioned above! To me, Doppelbocks are spectacular beers!
     
    #10 Jeffreysan, Apr 26, 2015
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  11. thehyperduck

    thehyperduck Grand Pooh-Bah (4,980) Feb 26, 2006 Canada (ON)
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    Les Trois Mousquetaires Doppelbock. May not meet the criteria of being 'widely available' (as I have no idea where it's distributed in the States), but still definitely worth checking out if you can find it.

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/11056/50044/

    Got a bottle in the cellar right now, looking forward to cracking it later this year.
     
    #11 thehyperduck, Apr 26, 2015
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  12. JMS1512

    JMS1512 Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2013 New Jersey

    Great one, and deceptively drinkable when you finish the bottle then look at the abv.
     
    #12 JMS1512, Apr 26, 2015
  13. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    I'm not sure what you get in NV but if you get beers from Grand Teton, Double Vision would be one to seek out.
     
    #13 Bitterbill, Apr 26, 2015
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  14. OrangeMen

    OrangeMen Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2014 New York

    Very true, some sticklers to the style might say the abv is too high, but i actually like it. In doppelbocks i typically get that "alcohol soaked fruits" taste, and i think in S'muttonator it just amplifies that characteristic.

    I have one aging for next year. Cant wait to see what age does to it.
     
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  15. mig100

    mig100 Pooh-Bah (2,747) Aug 3, 2014 Texas
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    #15 mig100, Apr 26, 2015
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  16. dank203

    dank203 Maven (1,271) May 21, 2012 New Jersey

    #16 dank203, Apr 26, 2015
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  17. JMS1512

    JMS1512 Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2013 New Jersey

    In all seriousness, let me know, a year from now, what you think.
     
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  18. Greywulfken

    Greywulfken Grand Pooh-Bah (5,815) Aug 25, 2010 New York
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    Well, I can't vouch for "wide availability" but Samiclaus is at most stores around here, and if you get in Great Divide, their Wolfgang is a decent take on the style...
     
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  19. TwoTrees

    TwoTrees Pundit (951) Oct 31, 2012 Washington

    This one…all the way. This was one of my latest 'Wow' beers.

    If you can find it, I suggest, nay, DEMAND you pick it up!
     
    #19 TwoTrees, Apr 26, 2015
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  20. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    Some great German suggestions but the ultimate doppelbock is Aecht Schlenkerla Eiche Doppelbock. No doubt in my mind.

    Paulander Salvator use to be great too but sadly no more.
     
    #20 Zimbo, Apr 26, 2015
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