Larry Bock - Big Time Brewery & Alehouse

DaftCaskBC

British Columbia (Canada)

4.03/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at Big Time in Seattle Washington.

A: 1/2" mocha coloured head that left a nice lacing over very brown/black liquid.

S: Raisins, malt, and black licorice.

T: Malt, coffee and black licorice. Quite different from other doppelbocks I have had, but in a good way.

M: Thick viscosity with a medium level of fine carbonation.

O: Interesting doppelbock with flavors reminiscent of black licorice and coffee.

Serving type: on-tap

07-19-2011 02:13:06 | More by DaftCaskBC

flagmantho

Washington

3.63/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Had a pour of this in a tulip today at the brewery. Bartender says this brew is 8% ABV.

Appearance: so dark it is nearly black, with a full finger of creamy tan foam. Pretty good.

Smell: mild fruity and bubblegummy aroma. Interesting if somewhat unrefined.

Taste: sweet malt with a pretty obvious alcohol and some of that bubblegum from the aroma, along with some light fruit notes. I like it, although it is a bit sweet and candy-like.

Mouthfeel: medium heavy body with big carbonation and concomitant creaminess. Absolutely love the rich, creamy mouthfeel here.

Overall: while this is definitely not a beer I'd drink all the time, it is still a pretty good treat. A once-in-awhile quaffer, it's sweet but good.

Serving type: on-tap

07-14-2011 02:53:56 | More by flagmantho