Northeastern WI Bock/Doppebock suggestions

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  1. kinggimp

    kinggimp Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2015 Wisconsin

    What are some good bocks and doppelbocks available in my area? What are your favorites? I've only tried the maple bock by hinterland and enjoyed it. Would like to explore those styles further.

    Thanks
    Andy
     
    #1 kinggimp, Jan 26, 2016
  2. jnich2424

    jnich2424 Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2013 Wisconsin

    Ahnapee Brewing up in Algoma has some nice BA versions of their dopplebocks. You can find bottles in the GB area.
     
    #2 jnich2424, Jan 26, 2016
  3. SundayMorninCominDown

    SundayMorninCominDown Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2015 Wisconsin

    If you haven't had Capital's Autumnal Fire and it's still around, check that out. Their Blonde Dopplebock comes out in February/March and is good too.
     
    #3 SundayMorninCominDown, Jan 26, 2016
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  4. Billet

    Billet Pundit (794) Dec 17, 2013 Michigan

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  5. That_Bearded_Guy

    That_Bearded_Guy Savant (1,068) Jan 25, 2016 California
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    Bell's Consecrator Dopplebock should come out on Fat Tuesday or about that time. Haven't had it personally but, from what I've read its a tasty brew and am looking forward to its release. Im pretty positive Bells distributes in Wisconsin.
     
    #5 That_Bearded_Guy, Jan 26, 2016
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  6. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Look for Celebrator, won't get much better than that! Capital Dark Dopplebock is pretty good. I doubt Metropolitan Generator is available up there, but if you see it get some.
    Yes, another good one that can be found in WI.
     
    #6 Ri0, Jan 27, 2016
  7. kinggimp

    kinggimp Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2015 Wisconsin

    It's been awhile since the original post so I thought I would check back and leave my impressions. I've only tried three different Doppelbocks since. Here are the ones I have tried.

    Leinenkugel's Big Butt Doppelbock - this one was OK but nothing special and not something I would buy again.

    Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock - this one was much better with a lot of flavor. I really like the strong punch of sweetness at the end of a sip. Overall very nice

    Wasatch The Devastator Double Bock - this one was somewhere in between the other two. More flavor than the first but not as intense as the second. Also very enjoyable.
     
    #7 kinggimp, Feb 25, 2016
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  8. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    This is one tasty Maibock
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    #8 Ri0, Feb 27, 2016
  9. mncoinman

    mncoinman Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2014 Florida

    Celebrator is a good doppelbock. Leinie's is a huge disappointment. Try Paulaner Salvator for another good dopplebock that is usually available in most places. I didn't find Wasatch doppelbock very appealing.
     
    #9 mncoinman, Feb 28, 2016
  10. mncoinman

    mncoinman Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2014 Florida

    I don't find Capital's Blond Doppelbock to be a good representative of bock beer. It's not a bad beer, but just not representative of what a good rich bock should be. On the other hand, Autumnal Fire and their Dark Doppelbock are VERY good bocks !
     
    #10 mncoinman, Feb 28, 2016
  11. NotHereForGold

    NotHereForGold Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2015 Wisconsin

    From their Twitter page, should be available now


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    #11 NotHereForGold, Mar 20, 2016
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