Topic Archives: Doppelbock
A New “Big Eddy” Coming From Leinenkugel
After speaking with John Leinenkugel this week, he mentioned a new beer coming to the Big Eddy Series.
This November, the brewery will release Big Eddy Cherry Doppel-Schwarzbier.
More to come on this beer in Fall, 2014.
Read more: Leinie’s Big Eddy Series
Abita’s Strawberry Doppelbock To Be Bottled
Abita Brewing’s Strawberry Harvest Lager is a hit each spring when it is released. The ale is flavored with fresh Louisiana strawberries.
In addition to Strawberry Harvest, the brewery has released in small batches, a rendition of their Andygator Doppelbock infused with strawberries, dubbed Strawator. A sweet, boozy, dessert offering.
Abita is gearing up to bottle Strawator as Strawgator in 22oz bombers.
Abita Strawgator is the fusion of Strawberry Harvest Lager sweetness with the bite of Andygator. This golden lager is made with malted barley and wheat. It is hopped with German Perle hops for a delicate hop flavor. After filtration, generous amounts of fresh Louisiana strawberry juice are added, giving the beer a pleasant sweet taste and aroma, as well as a rich golden color and slight cloudiness.
Style: Doppelbock (w/ Strawberries)
Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft.
Arrival: TBA
8% ABV
Troegs Bourbon Barrel Troegenator To Be Bottled
Troegs Brewing (Hershey, PA) released Bourbon Barrel-Aged Troegenator in early 2013. You might now it as Scratch #87. If you got a taste of it and loved it, good news.
The brewery has announced they will be bottling it for the first time. Bourbon Barrel aged Troegenator has spent six months aging in Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels. Troegs will soon bottle it in 750ml corked & caged bottles. ‘
…Troegenator has emerged as a lush Double Bock with undertones of vanilla, oak, and toasted coconut amid a warm blanket of tangy bourbon notes…
The first round will be available for purchase at the brewery to go, or for on site consumption. In September, Troegs will ship it throughout their distribution footprint.
Troegs Bourbon Barrel Troegenator should become an annual release each year in the fall.
Style: Doppelbock (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750ml bottles, Corked & Caged
Arrival: January (Brewery Only) Distribution (September)
10% ABV
Troeg’s Troegenator Coming to Cans
Troegs Brewing (Hershey, PA) is planning to kick up a canning line in the near future. As cans are a trend that is on fire right now, we the drinkers want to know what are the first cans to roll off the line. Here is a clue – Trogenator Doppelbock. This double bock is a year round offering from Troegs, and easily a fan favorite.
The new canning line at Troegs will have the ability to fill both 16 and 12oz cans. As you can see here, Troegs has chosen 16oz can size this lager. Release dates to follow.
Style: Doppelbock
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. 16 oz cans (Soon)
Arrival: TBA (Cans)
8.2% ABV
Troegs Launches First Barrel Aged Scratch Beer [PICS]
Today, Troegs Brewing (Hershey, PA) tapped their first ever bourbon barrel aged scratch beer. Scratch #87 is a bourbon barrel aged version of their Troegenator aged 5 months in Heaven Hill bourbon barrels. According to Troegs:
…was kind of an experiment. We hadn’t done a scratch with bourbon barrels before and wanted to see how it would turn out with an already big beer like our Troegenator. We wanted this to be part of our Splinter Series, but the yield was so small that it just wasn’t an option”
According to John Trogner, the beer tastes neither like a bourbon barrel aged beer nor Troegenator itself. “It’s taken on a taste all its own.” Scratch #87 is available right now on tap only with no bottles and no growler fills.
Style: Doppelbock (Barrel Aged)
Availability: on tap only
Arrival: on tap now while it lasts
11.5% ABV
Read more: Troegs Brewing, Scratch Beer Series
Robotic Frog Assassin: Hoppin Frog Karminator Imperial Doppelbock
Those fans of Akron, Ohio’s Hoppin’ Frog, you’ve got more to be excited about. Karminator Imperial Dopplebock is officially on your 2013 wishlist. Showing off this amphibian’s German side, a malty lager at 9.3% is nothing to sneeze at.
Dopplebocks, or double-bocks are one of the richest, most memorable German-style lagers. They showcase a malty sweetness with an irresistable toasted barley flavor and hints of caramel and toffee. All German ingredients are best to create this majestic German-style beer. And alot of care, time, and know-how. Everything has lead to this very moment – ENJOY!
Style: Doppelbock
Availability: 22oz bombers
Arrival: TBA
9.3% ABV, 21 IBUs
Jailhouse Launches First Doppelbock Today
Jailhouse Brewing (Hampton, GA) is launching their first doppelbock this today. The brewery started the first batches of this brew late this summer. Brewmaster Glen Golden describes this big beer:
Dead Man Walking marks our third entry into our seasonal lineup of beers known as the Trustees. Inspired by the darker days and haunting nights of October, Dead Man Walking is our interpretation of a German-Style Doppelbock. Munich and Pilsner malt provide a hint of malt sweetness layered with dark crystal and caramel malts including caramunich and caraaroma. The specialty grains impart noticeable dark fruit accents such as cherries, raisins and cranberries while the background notes of caramel and cocoa play a haunting tune. A surprisingly semi-dry finish makes for a very drinkable and refreshing version of a doppelbock.
Look for in 22 oz bombers, and draft in starting this week. (For those in Atlanta, look for a launch party at Cypress Street on 10/2)
Style: Doppelbock
7% ABV, 25 IBUs
Read more: Jailhouse Brewing
