Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock - Privatbrauerei Franz Inselkammer KG / Brauerei Aying

uawildcat

Arizona

4.58/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Bought an 11.6 oz bottle at Bevmo on Broadway. Took straight from the fridge and poured into a Pilsner glass. It was a little too cold at first making smelling and tasting the beer too difficult.

A: Pours as a clear dark brown color. It has a finger and a half head that eventually falls to a decent film leaving behind lacing. Very pretty.

S: Smells like toffee and a toasted English muffin to me. Very sweet smelling.

T: This is like the caramel of beers. It has a caramel like sweetness with a touch of bitterness from the dark malts used. The hops are not detectable to me, but that’s ok, it would throw the flavor off. It ends with a little spice. The aftertaste is too pleasant to eat with this beer.

M: Sticky, thick, high sugar beer. I think this should be drunk on it’s own. It has a creamy like feel in my mouth as well, nice job on the carbonation.

O: Haven’t had many beers of this style, but this one sets a high bar for any others. Wish it was sold in pack where I live.

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2011 23:45:07 | More by uawildcat

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

GinsuDave

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +3%

05-16-2013 10:30:38 | More by GinsuDave

rickyleepotts

Arizona

4.84/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

I have had this beer several times. My favorite part of this beer is the little goat that hangs on the side of the bottle. Not sure if he has a name, but he's cute! There are also goats on the label. Does anyone know the connection with goals the doppelbock style?

My palate has been out of sorts lately. I haven't been in the mood for a particular style in a few weeks, and nothing tastes good. Not that it doesn't taste good, but there are days where I am not even in the mood for a beer. Good thing I know what this tastes like, and know it will be an enjoyable experience. I can already smell the bready sweetness on this bottle as I was pouring it. Let's drink!

In the Glass: I remember this beer being dark, but not this dark. It is nearly black in the glass, and offers a nice thin tan head. The lace is nice and thick, too. I am sure this will, as it heats up, it will get better. But I KNOW it will be good from the first sip.

Nose: Lots of bread on the nose. The more I smell it the more malty flavors I am starting to pick up some dark chocolate, almost coffee notes after a few sniffs. The aroma is so powerful I can almost taste it as I smell. That is a sign of a good beer. Before I take my first sip, let me tell you… the beer looks creamy in the glass now. Maybe it is the way the light is hitting the head, but the beer looks even more inviting than normal. Maybe my desire for beer is coming back!

Flavor: Holy. Crap. This beer is SO SO SO good. I mean, great. I could seriously drink a gallon of this and be fine. Well, not fine… flavor wise, anyway. There are some nice layers of carbonation to start, then the dark bready flavors really shine through. Then, as you swallow, it turns somewhat sweet and finishes with a nice hoppy dryness. Think Irish stouts when without the metallic finish. The flavor here is just incredible. I bet this would make a good food beer, too. It is thick enough to be a meal all by itself. This is what beer should taste like. Bravo, Aying!

Mouthfeel: The mouthfeel on this is thick and creamy with slight bubbles around the edge. I did swish a sip around in my mouth, and it did open up a little bit. Not too much, but the fluffy texture turned to bubbles. I rarely finish a glass before I am done writing, but this will be gone before I am finished. It is too good to let it heat up. Right out of the fridge and I am satisfied. Guys, this is one of the best beers I have tasted in weeks and I plan to make this the beer of the week next week at Total Wine & More. YUMMY!

Aftertaste: For a beer that has this much flavor, I expected the finish to be a bit more bold. The drying is nice, though. It lasts for a few minutes, but isn't as intense as the flavor profile here. I guess I will just have to take another drink. Hold on… be right back! Man, this just gets better with every sip. Maybe I have found a new love for doppelbocks.

This beer makes me want to celebrate!!! Get it? I doubt that is where the name comes from, but this is such a tasty beer, I might buy another one on my way home tonight. We are going to some grand opening somewhere… free appetizers and free drinks. Not sure what, but it should be fun. I don't even know what the place is called! Anyway, I am excited to try a new bar and hopefully they have some good cocktails available. If not, I will leave and find a bar offering Celebrator. CHEERS!

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 21:47:22 | More by rickyleepotts

gfap61

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

05-15-2013 20:00:38 | More by gfap61

DCgolfpro

Maryland

2.75/5  rDev -37.1%

05-15-2013 03:41:26 | More by DCgolfpro

Rec5194

New York

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-15-2013 02:03:41 | More by Rec5194

SonOfOdin

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -8.5%

05-14-2013 18:40:46 | More by SonOfOdin

Jordy777

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-14-2013 18:12:54 | More by Jordy777