Supplier: Beers of Europe
This is their only seasonal beer to date and it's brewed specially for the winter time. This dark lager has also been awarded Gold at the 2013 Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition in the "German-Stule Doppelbock or Eisbock" category. I served this slightly chilled.
This is their only seasonal beer to date and it's brewed specially for the winter time. This dark lager has also been awarded Gold at the 2013 Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition in the "German-Stule Doppelbock or Eisbock" category. I served this slightly chilled.
Appearance: A slightly hazy brown which becomes a bright ruby colour when held to light. There is a medium off-white head that dissipates quickly but leaves a thin lacing on top.
Aroma: Lots of fruity marmalade notes coupled with hints of roasted toffee notes, some sourness right in the back.
Flavour: A huge sweetness right at the front that has hints of toffee. This sweetness dies down, but only a little, and the toffee notes come through a bit more.
Body: Maybe a little thicker than ideal but still very nice with a good carbonation.
Aftertaste: Whilst the sweetness still remains there is much more of the toffee notes and some burnt toast and other dark malt flavours.
Overall: Therefore this gets a rating of 7, a very nice beer but maybe a little too sweet, so you should only drink this when you want a sweet one.
Price Range: £2.99 for a 330ml bottle, probably about right for what it is.
Food Pairings: I think this would go with a nice moist dark chocolate and cherry cake.
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