A dark, opaque
lager made in the
bock style. The beer is similar to
dunkel bock only more malt and hops are used, resulting in a darker, sometimes black colour. Despite the name, it is not twice as strong as a bock, but is nevertheless alcoholic enough for most people, with strengths greater than 10%
ABV considered unremarkable for this type of beer.
This style of beer will damage your
wallet if not your
liver.
Doppelbock was first brewed in
German monasteries for consumption by monks during the
Lent fasting period. It is reputedly very healthy for you, and having drunk a litre to assist in accurate noding I can say that I do indeed feel pretty good for having drunk it. The flavour is
chocolatey and
malty like a high gravity
ale, but with the clean, dry taste of a
lager and a pleasing though simple
hop aroma.
Kulminator is a good example of this style.
Terminator is marketed as doppelbock but is actually an
eisbock