Here we go. This Doppelbock is a dark brown color with a thick, creamy tan head on it. There is a definite malty presence with slight toasty, almost coffee notes. It is very rich and smooth, giving off a wonderful warming feeling, without being too heavy. There are no noticeable aromas from hops, with a very low bitterness that lets the maltiness shine through. Though the warming of the beer may be more enjoyed during colder weather, overall, this a pleasant beer to drink anytime.
Other things to note about tis batch include the breaking of the hydrometer as well as losing about 3/4 gallon of wort due to stupidity. How was I to know that leaving the spigot open on the bucket while filling with wort would result in a loss?
Doppelbock
OG: 1.075
FG: ~1.018
ABV: ~7.6%
SRM: 28˚L
IBU: 23
7 lb Munich
1 lb Crystal 20˚L
8 oz. Chocolate
6 lbs Pilsen LME
2 oz. Willamette (5.2%aa) @ 45 minutes
1 tsp Irish Moss @ 15 minutes
Safale S-04
Safale US-05
