Urbock 23° - Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg

CHADMC3

Connecticut

3.45/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Pours a pale orange to golden yellow with a well carbonated, fluffy, white head subsiding to a faint but noticeable lacing.

Abundant honey and alcohol aroma with hints of citrus and just a touch of spice. I sense some years in here as well.

Very sweet fruit, honey, and citrus to follow. The honey presence almost reminds me of a mead, pair it with the slight spiciness and abundant alcohol, and we're getting close.

Sweetness and alcohol presence are the highlights of this beer on the palate, it is very smooth, but with a slight burn.

Looks sure can be deceiving. Eggenberg sure enjoys their high ABV beers. Contrary to other reviews, I thought this was a decent beer, but far from your average doppelbock. A sampling of this one once in a while will do it for me.

Serving type: bottle

08-29-2008 02:44:16 | More by CHADMC3

bunbury

Panama

4/5  rDev +12.4%

05-10-2013 14:57:08 | More by bunbury

dalepryor

Kentucky

2.75/5  rDev -22.8%

05-08-2013 03:52:18 | More by dalepryor

JakeDebus

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

04-15-2013 12:21:49 | More by JakeDebus

bigred89

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

04-13-2013 10:32:52 | More by bigred89

jooj8

Slovenia

4/5  rDev +12.4%

04-10-2013 19:27:23 | More by jooj8

draftpunk

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

04-07-2013 23:08:01 | More by draftpunk

harpus

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

03-28-2013 18:50:32 | More by harpus

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

03-23-2013 18:27:37 | More by ejimhof

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

03-11-2013 07:21:12 | More by spycow

DmanGTR

New York

4.25/5  rDev +19.4%

02-10-2013 16:42:30 | More by DmanGTR

gwydno

Spain

4/5  rDev +12.4%

02-06-2013 18:52:27 | More by gwydno

SLeffler27

New York

4.08/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Fills an antique pilsner glass clear burnished gold with red highlights and a slight, rocky white head. Lots of carbonation cling to the glass while some rises from within.

The aroma is reminiscent of Riesling White Wine, while plums are accompanied with slight honey and lavender notes.

The flavor is mildly acidic, but sweet on entry right through a lingering, dry finish. There is a slight bitterness and an odd, fruity flavor as well.

The alcohol is warming in this full bodied beer with soft, prickly carbonation. It is ultimately very dry with a soft, smooth texture.

Easy drinking as an aperitif after four years in the cellar. While not quite to style, this one is very enjoyable and more similar to a tripple.

Serving type: bottle

12-28-2012 12:08:01 | More by SLeffler27

Chepe

Chile

5/5  rDev +40.4%

12-28-2012 02:15:59 | More by Chepe

SadMachine

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

12-24-2012 21:30:15 | More by SadMachine

Docrock

Illinois

3.48/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - light copper color, almost no head whatsoever.

S - malt aroma almost overpowering, caramel, and just a hint of yeast. The alcohol is clearly evident.

T - doesnt taste like most Doppels I've had. lots of maltiness, maybe a touch of rum like flavor, but it doesnt taste balanced to me. it is sweet with minimal hop character.

M - it is smooth and mouth warming, but with no carbonation to speak of.

O - picked this up since I am a big Samichlaus fan, but this one left me wanting. a unique beer, but not sure if it fits the style so rated a bit lower due to that.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2012 16:44:00 | More by Docrock

grahamboudreaux

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

12-17-2012 11:29:58 | More by grahamboudreaux

cliff1066

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

12-16-2012 23:34:50 | More by cliff1066

BlackBeerDown

Arkansas

4.5/5  rDev +26.4%

12-11-2012 02:58:50 | More by BlackBeerDown

Paracatu

Brazil

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

12-02-2012 23:54:24 | More by Paracatu

boudreaux

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

11-19-2012 17:33:45 | More by boudreaux

cfalovo97

Ontario (Canada)

1/5  rDev -71.9%

11-11-2012 01:06:30 | More by cfalovo97

Offa

California

4.45/5  rDev +25%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

This is an excellent, well-rounded, characterful doppelbock.

Deep gold, it has a medium off-white head slowly shrinking to foamy ring and some nice lace.

Aroma is strong, syrupy raisin, toasty bread, hints of meat and herb.

Taste is lots of fruit, raisiny bread crust, lemony herbal bitterness, hints of spice. It's creamy but lively, not too oily or thick. It is sweet but not too sweet with nice, engaging zesty bitternes to round it out.

Serving type: bottle

11-10-2012 20:48:08 | More by Offa

nicsman

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

10-31-2012 01:43:00 | More by nicsman

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

10-16-2012 15:02:52 | More by RblWthACoz