Pontificator - Karbach Brewing Co.

mothman

Saskatchewan (Canada)

3.74/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Dark copper in color. Beige tan head.

A lot of smoked malts. Bacon flavors. Chocolate and roast. Some molasses flavors. Very rich. Dark fruits muddled in.

Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy. A nice texture.

Very non traditional dopple, but I enjoyed it. Pretty heavy.

Serving type: on-tap

01-12-2013 20:45:01 | More by mothman

jaymesbawned

Texas

4.6/5  rDev +18.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On Tap at the Hay Merchant.

Never had a smoked doppelbock before, but I have like smoked beers, and loved doppelbocks, so I figured I should give this a try. This one works out very nicely. As stated in a previous review, smokeheads will be dissappointed. Not an overwhelming amount in this beer. Very well balanced smoke and biscuit flavors. Really enjoyed this one!

Serving type: on-tap

03-19-2012 15:23:05 | More by jaymesbawned

facundoCNB

New Jersey

4.13/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - dark brown with 2 fingers fluffy tan head, lots of lacing

S - smokey, caramel, sweet malts, light hint of hops

T - very smoked flavor, sweet, slightly fruity - this is delicious

M - very smooth flowing, the smoked taste is not overwhelming which makes it a nice session beer

O - as far as smoked beers go, this is great. i've only had one that was better than this, and that was at the yard's brewery when we did the BBQ competition this past summer. it's also hard to tell the amount of alcohol on this, which can be dangerous - it tastes very sweet and is easy to drink. had i not read the abv on here, i'd be hammered by 9am!

Serving type: growler

02-28-2012 12:56:55 | More by facundoCNB

lnashsig

Texas

3.9/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at Petrol Station. Poured a half pint glass. Pours a dark brown but pretty transparent color. Toward the bottom of the glass, light seeps through leaving a cola-ish appearance. Smell- a touch of smoke, tea leaves, mocha chocolate. Taste- some real complexity here. I get some nice liquorice, chocolate, campfire smoke, cola, dark tea leaves, and some nice hop bitterness on the end. A nice beer from up and comer Karbach, very solid work

Serving type: on-tap

02-19-2012 21:46:56 | More by lnashsig

champ103

Texas

4.1/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap at Hay Merchant in Houston, TX. This is a smoked Dopplebock.

A: Pours a dark brown color with some ruby highlights around the edges. A two finger beige head forms and sticks around a minute. Light lace is left behind.
S: Toasted malts up front. Sweet caramel and chocolate. Smoke is light but is noticeable towards the end. Very well balanced.
T: Follows the nose. A nice sweetness of caramel malts up front. Toasted malts and smoke meat lingers. Not a full on smoke bomb, but really well balanced.
M/D: A medium body and carbonation. Smooth and creamy. Really easy and enjoyable to drink. The balance is what works so well here.

Smoke heads might be a little disappointed with this because the smoke is not up front and center. Though I think it is really well balance, which makes this very enjoyable. I would recommend this.

Serving type: on-tap

02-18-2012 21:55:53 | More by champ103