Weltenburger Kloster Asam-Bock - Klosterbrauerei Weltenburg

LiquidAmber

Washington

4.23/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured into a Celebrator pokal. Pours a dark mahogany brown with a fine, half finger light brown head with good retention and lacing. Nice aroma of dark bready malt, dark dried fruit, molasses and a hint of soy sauce. Flavor follows, complex integrated molasses, bready malt, dark dried fruit and hints of chocolate. Flavor is somewhat subdued compared to the aroma, but in the moderate flavor, there is a lot going on. Nice creamy medium body. Probably the darkest malt doppelbock I've encountered and although the flavor is not intense, it still feels rich and satisfying. Very nicely done.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 03:52:02 | More by LiquidAmber

Bung

North Carolina

4.19/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

500ml. Dark rusty brown pour, cream colored head. Retained pretty well.

Aroma, caramel, butterscotch and some lift red fruit, though there is nothing light about the aroma.

Taste, liquid caramel, but there is a nice earthy note to it. Gets breadier as it warms. A faint herbal bitterness. Fades to a slight molasses and cocoa. Finish is more tea and tobacco like.

Medium body, quite a creamy carbonation. Drinks Extreamely easy.
Belongs among the top of the German representations of the style.

Serving type: bottle

03-21-2013 18:06:56 | More by Bung

sfprint

Germany

3.91/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

A: like a very dark cola with almost a finger head, remarkably slow rising carbonation.
S: nutbuttery malt, soy nuts, soy sauce. interesting and different.spicy corn nuts
And a side note, very loud carbonation! sounds almost like rice krispies but lower in pitch
T: woah. smokey malt, fairly thick and somewhat heavy. a fairly unique flavor. porter like.
M: in the direction of a nitro beer. thick creamy and a hair chunky like a milkshake.
O: interesting, pretty good in the porter direction. one of the better dark german beers

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2013 00:04:02 | More by sfprint

Mebuzzard

Colorado

4.39/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A very nice doppelbock right mhere

Dark brown and ruby pour, looks rich. Nice barely off white head, foamy and thick. Some rocks.

The aroma has the usual; prune, plum, sugared candy, leather and apple. Some roastiness and bread. Yet none of those are overpowering and "too much". Just about right

The flavor is less sweet than most doppelbocks I've had. Most others seem like a Jolly Rancher candy, but this isn't quite that concentrated. Leather and plum wrap around the roasted bread center. Some red apple here and there, too.

A very drinkable doppelbock. Soft and cleansing on the end. Perhaps a bit bready, but still not all that sweet, which is fine by me.

Serving type: bottle

02-14-2013 04:37:12 | More by Mebuzzard

mick303

Ontario (Canada)

4.16/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured a really dark chestnut brown colour. Head of creamy tan head that recedes slowly. Leaves quite a nice lacing. 500 mL bottle with freshness date.

Smell is suggestive of a rich dark maltiness, apple aromes, dark caramel. A lot of roastiness, leather, slightly boozy, but really intricate and rich. Grapefruit, and a vinegarry prickle.

Taste is thick, a caramelly boozy dark maltiness, leather, grapefruit with plums and dark fruits. Bitterness is light, but there is a ton of fruitiness and a touch of bitter chocolate towards the finish. Some mild almond nuttiness, with a nice pervasive roasty malt body, really rich. Finish has some sour apple, toast malt, sticky caramel with a bit of rummy sweetness.

Mouthfeel is quite full bodied but not overpowering, nice soft carbonation. Toasty dryness on the finish. Quite pleasant and drinkable. Not too alcoholic, and goes down quite satisfying.

A nicely interesting doppelbock. Not too malt heavy in that there are an interesting array of boozy fruit and roasted notes. It is interesting and not too heavy. It is quite rich, and maybe could improve by a bit more balance all the things going on here. Comes across as a bit boozy, which is probably my main issue, but it still drinks very nicely and is worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2013 20:28:46 | More by mick303

tjsdomer2

Illinois

4.55/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Thin, brilliant layer of tan foam on top of molasses-thick beer. The thing is, the foam is really heavy, but really thin, which is quite cool. Color is about the same as well. Excellent lacing.

Smell: Yeasty sourdough bread. Plums and raisins. Molasses and caramel are evident too.

Taste/Mouthfeel: Toasted marshallows and chocolate. Some strong coffee in the finish. S'more-like. Feels a bit flat compared to smell and flavor. Full-bodied.

Overall Drinkability: The best doppelbock I've had.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2013 05:41:30 | More by tjsdomer2

schleprock

Illinois

3.7/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

The beer poured from a bottle this beer pours a molasses like colored brown. It has a decent half inch head at first but it quickly shrinks to jost a bit on the top of the beer. There seems to be little carbonation making me wonder how old my bottle is.

S - Smells of raisins and roasted malt

T - Sweet raisin or prunish notes, very malty but not thick.

M - Pretty low carbonation, feels thinner than it looks when poured but not watery, just right.

O - Good flavor overall but I don't think I got the freshest bottle given the thin carbonation. I would definitely buy it again and recommend it to others.

Serving type: bottle

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2013 07:50:28 | More by schleprock

foles

Australia

4.03/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into my Weltenburger dimpled mug. Lovely aroma of dark bread, munich-y malt goodness and clean richness. Taste is much the same. Not a hint of caramel sweetness or toffee - which is why I love it (and the style) so much. Such a powerful Bavrian dark beer.

Serving type: bottle

10-03-2012 12:07:57 | More by foles

CrazyDavros

Australia

3.95/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours very dark brown with a large, light tan head.
Nose shows caramel, bready melanoidin malt, toasty and nutty malt and brown sugar.
Flavours almost perfectly mirror the aromas, focussing on sweet bready, toasty, nutty and melanoidin malt. The alcohol is very well-integrated, showing just a little in the finish to balance things out.
Nice creamy body, could use a little more carbonation though.
Very easy to drink!

Serving type: bottle

09-26-2012 06:19:21 | More by CrazyDavros

thepeter

United Kingdom (England)

4.15/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Pours a dark Brown with a nice tight finger head that lasted throughout the beer. Aroma of sweet brown bread, dark fruit, with a hint of nuttiness. Taste again Caramel malt, rich brown bread, raisins and figs, and the nuttiness at the end. Palate is rich medium to full bodied nicely carbonated creamy and just really nice.

Serving type: bottle

08-31-2012 22:11:34 | More by thepeter

chinchill

South Carolina

4.15/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

.5l bottle purchased near brewery in Bavaria. Dated BB Feb. 2013.

Pours a clear but very dark brown with mahogany highlights and a medium tan head. The head has good retention and leaves spotty lacing.

A refined malty aroma with a hint of liqueur. The flavor [4.25] is parallel, albeit with a more pronounced and richer dark malt component. Lasting, lightly bitter, dark malt aftertaste.

M: nicely smooth yet it has enough carbonation to impart a significant liveliness. [4.25]

O: [4.25] Superb, and notably better than the nice Kloster Ettal dopplebock I had earlier in the day.

Serving type: bottle

08-16-2012 19:12:09 | More by chinchill

beergoot

Colorado

4.3/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Classic doppelbock appearance: dark, mahogany red with a solid, one-finger thick light tan head.

The smell is there, too. Nice sweet grain/alcohol mix with the malts on the plus side. Some roasted grain scent, kind of earthy, and nice fruit-like hints.

Rich, malt flavor. Heavy on the caramel and toffee notes. Some cocoa and light, bitter chocolate. Nice bitterness smooths out the finish.

Smooth, medium-bodied mouthfeel. Softly clean.

A pretty satisfying doppelbock. Nice balance between the malt, hops, and carbonation. A delightfully nice drinking doppel, bringing complexity mixed together with subtlety to produce a fine glass of beer...

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2012 20:30:38 | More by beergoot

tobelerone

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Very nice beer, not even sure who bought it but it turned up in my fridge the other night!

Pours a deep mahogany color with a smallish, slowly settling cream colored head. Patchy lacing. Aroma is richly malty and full of dark fruit; plums, prunes, and raisins. Trace booziness in the nose, lots of caramel.

Flavor follows the nose for the most part, with strong caramel sweetness and lots of chocolate malt, as well as the aforementioned dark fruits and a hint of toffee. Tasty, fairly dry finish, with very little discernible hops or bitterness as is fitting for the style. Booze pokes its head out pleasantly just a little in the swallow.

Medium-bodied, with medium carbonation, but also a very smooth and creamy mouthfeel. Quite good in this regard.

This was certainly an unheralded treat, really enjoyed it and had no knowledge of the beer going in. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2012 16:06:44 | More by tobelerone

Ego

New Jersey

3.9/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

bottle code: 069C0750

eyes...
2 full fingers of head on an easy pour, caramel brown hue, carbonation takes its time traversing up the backbone of malt to keep the head afloat, this displays both lacing and legs, a really nice looking brew, if this were a photo it would be a good example for other beers of the style to adhere

nose...
dry and malty with hints of molasses. a touch of bready oats, a tiny waft of chocolate underneath. nothing overwhelming but very nice.

taste etc...
pretty close to the nose, drinks very smoothly, the grainy flavor is quite present, the last time I had this I remember the malts being a bit more .. chewy. The background flavors are quite nice, almost a slight burnt chocolate molasses thing happening, not huge, just sitting there on the bready blanket. This one drinks a bit thinner than most DBs but that is not automatically a bad thing, it also is not as heavy handed on the ABV as others. The carbonation is just right floating the brew over your palette.

verdict?
a very smooth middle of the road DB, do you need monster beers every moment of every day ? or a beer with really nice character that is also easy drinking ? I think some overhanded beers lack the subtlety displayed here. A solid beer.

on the tele via torrent while tasting: The Fisherman's Apprentice with Monty Halls E4

Serving type: bottle

03-28-2012 04:06:52 | More by Ego

dansmcd

Australia

4.08/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

A - Dark molasses-coke colour, active yet short lived pocked tan head. No real lacing.

S - Grainy, sweet roastiness, plum, faint pilsner malt.

T - Sweet plum, port, cola, some ash, sweet and tasty.

M - Moderate to high carbonation, thin body, a bit watery.

O - Lovely flavours but I cant help but feel this could've been a monster. Nearly a classic.

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2012 01:38:38 | More by dansmcd

xylophonica

Australia

4.2/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark ruby coloured drink with a finger of head.

S - Dark roasted malts with some rum and port.

T - Loads of rich dark flavours abound; big hits of rum and sweet port with a hint of plum & cherries. There's also some bitter caramel hiding in the background.

M - The sweet port flavours work well to give a soothing aftertaste. Other than that it's quite smooth.

O - Some great flavours here make this is a great example of the style. Soothing and pleasant to drink with just a touch of bitterness.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2012 08:57:09 | More by xylophonica

Raven3464

Japan

4.03/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: The beer pours a beautiful dark brown body with a foamy, almost stout like, head which dissipates quickly.

Smell: Grape juice, sweet malt, and freshly baked bread aromas fill the nose.

Taste: The taste is even more robust than the smell. A nutty, slightly bitter, taste is present throughout but along the way there are bread and licorice flavors to be enjoyed. There is a slight alcohol hint at the end.

Mouth taste: Heavy and creamy with a slight alcohol burn.

Overall: A good Doppelbock I would definitely have again. The grape juice aroma and hint of licorice in the taste make this an appropriate holiday brew.

Serving type: bottle

12-16-2011 11:43:25 | More by Raven3464

troysoy2

Pennsylvania

3.63/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Ever since I discovered it last year, I've come to affectionately call this beer the "Awesome Bock". It's one that I return to every so often, if I'm in a German kind of mood.

Poured into my usual pint glass, the first thing you notice is a delicious-looking finger of fluffy light tan head. Decent head retention, just a bit of creamy lacing. The body is dark, deep brown, with minimal light making its way through.

The smell, interestingly, does have a pretty strong grape or, lets say, spiced raisin presence. There's also subdued, dark German malt to the smell. Chocolatey, bready. It smells like a meal in a glass.

Wow, I had forgotten how much this beer tastes like grapes. It's almost like a wine blended with a bock. On top of the grape, there is a certain spiciness which in my opinion makes this beer an ideal winter seasonal, without the beer actually being explicitly called a "winter seasonal". That being said, the malts just aren't quite as prevalent as I would like. I feel that more malt would help to balance the fruitiness. Also, the mouthfeel is a bit lighter than I would like for a doppelbock.

All in all, this is a tasty, unique offering from the second oldest brewery in the world. You can also pick it up for pretty cheap in Pittsburgh. I'll probably continue to purchase more "Awesome Bock" when I'm in the mood.

Serving type: bottle

12-14-2011 02:36:48 | More by troysoy2

MONKandTUCK

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -20.5%
look: 5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Gorgeous. It's brown with ruby hues and a never-ceasing tan head. There's great clarity, but the beer is very dense.

A -Not as interesting as I would have expected. German beers really pale to English-American Ales, but even by the standards of other Bocks, this one lacks the pronounced caramel and bready notes I have come to expect.

T - Chewy and sweet without erring on cloying. It's more like dessert than a main course, in that it's simple and straight forward. I like this beer a lot, but nothing about it blows me away.

M - It's not as creamy as other Bocks, but it's got a huge profile. Very substantial for a beer under 7% ABV

O - Compared to other Bocks, it suffers. Still, it's a great beer for those who find Stouts too roasty and IPA's too hoppy, Barleywines too hot and fruity, and Belgian Ales too funky.
It IS ok to like a simple beer. This one offers a lot of enjoyment without demand much in return.

Decent beer, but if you have others to chose from I wouldn't recommend this.

Serving type: bottle

12-06-2011 03:43:46 | More by MONKandTUCK

UncleJimbo

Massachusetts

4.03/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This doppelbock pours a clear, dark mahogany brown with tall, creamy, light brown foam that settles but clings a bit to the glass. The aroma is malty with notes of caramel, molasses, raisins, and figs. Very nice. The taste is lightly sweet and richly malty with flavors of chocolate, molasses, grape skins, roasted malt, a hint of hops buried deep, and some alcohol. The mouthfeel is smooth and somewhat dry (light sweetness) with full body and modest carbonation feel. A dry, chocolatey, lightly bitter flavor lingers pleasantly. Overall a very nice, dark doppebock.

Serving type: bottle

11-19-2011 06:10:19 | More by UncleJimbo

hoppyweasel311

California

2.7/5  rDev -34%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Appearance- Dark brown with tan one finger head that doesn't last long.

Aroma- Molasses, dark roasted malts and grape juice.

Taste- Sweet, malty, and extremely grapey

Feel- Smooth with moderate carbonation

I really wanted to like this one but it ended up being a little sweet and there was this overpowering grape taste.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2011 03:22:37 | More by hoppyweasel311

beerthulhu

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: A flat black is actually a dark ruby when backlighted exposing a heavy dense show of effervesce that was rapid within. A creamy tan head is sturdy at a finger high leaving a lasting impression 10 minutes in, while maintaining good coverage throughout.

S: Chocolate covered cherries upfront moves to dry chocolate flakes on the close. Soft nutty brown ale tones as well.

T: Soft fruit undertones open things up but only briefly before succumbing to a deep palate of chocolate flavor. Nutty, malty base has a noticeable bitterness appearing midway, but is amped up a bit and more noticeable on the swallow leaving some hints of dark licorice upon warmer temperatures.

M: Creamy, foamy mouthful feels bigger then it actually is because of its bubbly creamy texture. More of a light-medium base of malt with a flowery nobel bitterness coming on strong upon the swallow.

O: Overall some very noticeable chocolate malt character, perhaps with some brown ale tones about. A stronger then usual hop bitterness on the swallow. Solid, decent drinkability like a cross between a brown ale, and a bock.

Serving type: bottle

10-20-2011 22:34:32 | More by beerthulhu

skypup

Germany

4.33/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Purchased from Kaufman Getranktmarkt; Sulzbach-Rosenburg, Germany.
.5L bottle served in Stone Beer Krug

A- Deep brown; one finger head with mild lacing.

S- sweet malts and a touch of yeast

T- caramelized malts and toasted nuts. Mellows into a deep nutty bitterness and a hint of sweetness.

M- Medium boy, mild carbonation.

D- Great beer from a great brewery. Good drinkability, alcohol is barely noticeable.

Serving type: bottle

10-03-2011 18:41:43 | More by skypup

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

4.1/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - Looks like cola. Fizzy brown with a nice layer of cream foam.

S - Smells very sweet and dark. Lots of molasses and thick malt syrup. Some salty, earthy notes balancing the nose. A strange spice note, possible cheese aroma as well. Sharp twang to it.

T - This beer has a rich taste. Its complex and smooth all at once. A big malty base with sweet, chewy, and dry sides. Dark molasses and mollasses taffy chews, like sugar daddy candy. Once again, the earthy notes shine through as you swallow. Nice pungent, earthy spice flavors.

M - Creamy and smooth all the way, with perfect balanced carbonation. Medium bodied.

O - A great Doppel, with some unique flavoring, leaving it a step to the side from most DBs. The malt is the highlight but varies and gives a complexity.

Serving type: bottle

10-01-2011 22:49:53 | More by BeerForMuscle

ritzkiss

Ontario (Canada)

4.3/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

500ml bottle from EskimoDave, cheers brother. Best before of 17/10/11. Pours a pretty dark auburn with two fingers of lightly khaki head which recedes to some islands. Classic.

Nose is malty and fragrant, just a hint of cocoa and earth along with the toffee, a dash or roasted malt. Not an over the top take on the style but a classic, toffee, toast, earth, cocoa, wood, leather, prunes - a light sweet body, could perhaps be a little rounder, that is easily overwhelmed by a strong dry finish. Drinkable and complex, delightful on this fall evening - just superb.

Serving type: bottle

09-24-2011 04:32:50 | More by ritzkiss