Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock - Privatbrauerei Franz Inselkammer KG / Brauerei Aying

superspak

Michigan

4.23/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

330 ml bottle into tulip glass, no bottle dating. Pours crystal clear very dark reddish brown color with a nice 2 finger fluffy khaki head with fantastic retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Nice spotty foamy lacing clings on the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of caramel, raisin, toast, toffee, molasses, apple, dark bread, cocoa, light roast, light nuttiness, and light floral. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of malty notes and light fruity esters. Taste of caramel, toast, toffee, raisin, molasses, apple, dark bread, cocoa, roasted malt, light nuttiness, and light smoke. Lingering notes of caramel, toffee, molasses, dark bread, toast, raisin, apple, roasted malt, cocoa, and light smoke on the finish for a good bit. Excellent flavor balance and complexity of robust malty flavors and light fruity esters; with zero cloying sweetness present after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a creamy and fairly slick mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a highly excellent doppelbock! Great balance and complexity of robust malt flavors; and extremely smooth to drink. A highly enjoyable offering as expected.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2013 04:52:48 | More by superspak

dcloeren

Texas

4/5  rDev -8.5%

05-21-2013 20:56:54 | More by dcloeren

Busker

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-21-2013 18:00:54 | More by Busker

canders0927

Texas

3/5  rDev -31.4%

05-21-2013 15:43:10 | More by canders0927

Localdrinklax

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-21-2013 05:34:23 | More by Localdrinklax

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4/5  rDev -8.5%

05-21-2013 04:30:59 | More by CosmoHopHead

ChaseBacon

New York

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-21-2013 02:13:56 | More by ChaseBacon

JamesStreet

Louisiana

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

05-20-2013 17:54:30 | More by JamesStreet

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

05-20-2013 03:51:52 | More by Kmat10

Cubatobaco

Virginia

4.4/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A - deep, opaque, that is reminiscent of cola in the glass. In the light it reveals a garnet color. Good carbonation streams around the edges.

S - heavy malt, raisins, toffee, dark roasted coffee, lingering sweetness

T - The flavors of the aforementioned aromas are what you first get followed by other complex layers of bread, and a slight hint of metal

M - great acidity, luscious, long finish with a very light hop bitterness on the end

O - I'm new to Doppelbocks, but this will not be my last. I feel I've set the bar too high as this is going to be hard to beat. This is very complex with layers of flavor that work in the mouth like an escalator; one after another. I can see how other say they could drink a ton of this. A definite must have in the cellar and a great change of pace beer!

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 01:57:57 | More by Cubatobaco

dar482

New York

4.68/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

The color is a dark brown color, in the light which becomes brown and amber.

The aroma has caramel, coffee, and raisin. Pretty sweet and malt.

The taste follows with a round pack of flavor of roasted malt, molasses, and some rich raisins. The finish follows through with that doppelbock flavor of slight stickiness and nuttiness.

The mouthfeel is medium, but quite rich compared to other doppelbocks. The others I've had do not pack the huge delicious flavors as this, but along with that lager crispness in there too.

One of my favorite lagers and easily the best doppelbock out there.

Serving type: on-tap

05-19-2013 23:06:48 | More by dar482

ShawnMH

Indiana

4/5  rDev -8.5%

05-19-2013 15:48:13 | More by ShawnMH

c014572

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-19-2013 04:22:01 | More by c014572

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-18-2013 22:39:57 | More by Photekut

alanv

California

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-18-2013 21:29:26 | More by alanv

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-18-2013 12:14:50 | More by NJB145

dc87

Washington

3.96/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

A - Dark brown, with dark ruby red around the edges. Thin head just off white. Head disappears quickly.

S - Smells wonderful. Distinctive, bright smell. Very sweet and malty with some dried fruit, raisins. Not smelling any hops.

T - Rich. Very similar to the nose, but just a little less exciting. A little sweeter. Malts, dried fruit, and some caramel sweetness. The aftertaste is dry, hoppy and slightly toasted.

M - Decent. Light bodied. Very smooth, light on carbonation.

O - An interesting, rich lager. Pleasant to drink, but for me it doesn't live up to the hype surrounding it.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 05:59:23 | More by dc87

Dr_Q

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-18-2013 02:46:32 | More by Dr_Q

mtalley999

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

05-18-2013 02:13:40 | More by mtalley999

EricClayton

West Virginia

4/5  rDev -8.5%

05-17-2013 19:15:26 | More by EricClayton

chossboss

Oregon

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-17-2013 04:36:04 | More by chossboss

jordanmckell

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-17-2013 02:49:24 | More by jordanmckell

Lare453

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -14.2%

05-16-2013 23:10:56 | More by Lare453

Blashawright

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-16-2013 22:25:52 | More by Blashawright

carlosega

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-16-2013 20:17:21 | More by carlosega