Sled Dog Dopplebock - Wagner Valley Brewery

mrasskicktastic

New Jersey

4.28/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A - A deep garnet color with a two finger head that has impressive retention and leaves a slightly patchy, but very large ring of lacing. There are some large bubbles which form on the sides and bottom of the glass.

S - Strong and smooth caramel malt aroma with a hint of pepper. I wish this were stronger.

T - Foretaste is of sweet caramel and smokey bourbon oak with a bit of mild white pepper. The aftertaste is mostly of bourbon barrel oak, a bit of candied sugars and a hint of maple syrup, but there is also still a hint of mild pepperiness. There is an extremely faint medicinal character (which stands out more toward room temp), but it is a very minor feature and is the only reason this didn't get a five. Quite delicious.

M - Smooth, extremely thick and very refreshing. The carbonation makes its presence known a bit too much.

D - Fantastic. I could drink this everyday. It is a bit sweet, but an ideal dessert beer. Would go perfectly with unspiced meat dishes, particularly lamb.

Serving type: bottle

08-20-2006 23:52:07 | More by mrasskicktastic

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

05-21-2013 20:48:18 | More by InspectorBob

VaporDome

New York

2.75/5  rDev -26.3%

03-29-2013 19:36:57 | More by VaporDome

captainhowdy39

New York

4/5  rDev +7.2%

03-21-2013 20:20:41 | More by captainhowdy39

cw13

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-05-2013 20:26:30 | More by cw13

brentblack1

New York

4/5  rDev +7.2%

02-28-2013 02:12:45 | More by brentblack1

CountryRock2001

New York

5/5  rDev +34%

02-24-2013 21:34:43 | More by CountryRock2001

Thunderchief

New York

2.5/5  rDev -33%

02-23-2013 01:57:35 | More by Thunderchief

Milles35

New York

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

02-13-2013 23:17:10 | More by Milles35

DmanGTR

New York

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

01-31-2013 22:19:49 | More by DmanGTR

NYSPHophead

New York

4/5  rDev +7.2%

01-29-2013 21:42:48 | More by NYSPHophead

Bills453

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a bottle into my new Belgium glass.

Appearance - dark brown color with a reddish tint. No head whatsoever. Makes me sad.

Smell - very nice. Sweet yeasty, breast smell. I could smell this in a bakery and purchase a loaf.

Taste - very similar to the smell. I enjoy the taste quite a bit. Yeasty and Brady once more.

Mouthfeel - average

Overall - a nice offering from this small brewery in Ny. Their stout is AMAZING!

Serving type: bottle

01-24-2013 01:05:46 | More by Bills453

tviz33

New York

3.63/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle, served in a pilsener glass.

A- Pours a clear brown with some red hues, capped by a half finger tan head that quickly disappears.

S- The smell is really subdued, but mostly sweet caramel and just a hint of hops. Maybe some raisins, but it's hard to tell.

T- The taste is quite rich and complex. Slightly sweet dark fruit and a ton of faint complexities that I just can't quite put my finger on. Although this is not my favorite beer, I can respect it as a fairly good representation of the style.

M- Medium feel and a moderate amount of carbonation. Creamy and a tad prickly.

O- Although it is nothing groundbreaking, I'm certainly not opposed to drinking one of these in the future.

Serving type: bottle

01-11-2013 02:05:41 | More by tviz33

chefduff2

New York

2.25/5  rDev -39.7%

01-05-2013 21:36:35 | More by chefduff2

cliff1066

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

12-27-2012 05:27:05 | More by cliff1066

HoistinBrews

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

12-26-2012 03:25:35 | More by HoistinBrews

DrDemento456

Pennsylvania

3.4/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A - A fairly dark caramel brown with just a 1/4 inch of head that reduces to just a mild sticky lace ring.

S - Smells of mostly caramel and raisin with mild fruity notes not bad.

T - A very tasty dopplebock with zippy caramel, raisin, and plum taste. I don't get much baked rum bread flavor so this is just and average entry to the style.

M - Medium kind of chewy pretty close to on style.

Overall I like this beer but not only can I not get it again but I find better styles of it.

Serving type: bottle

12-25-2012 04:49:24 | More by DrDemento456

Eastside151

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

12-16-2012 13:48:37 | More by Eastside151

Freggs

New York

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

11-03-2012 01:44:42 | More by Freggs

Edgewater

New York

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

10-27-2012 03:47:01 | More by Edgewater

atr2605

New York

3.35/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A-pours a nice deep amber with an off white head with average retention
S-caramel/toffee, no hop aroma
T-More of the toffee flavor, hops provide a nice balance but doesn't contribute to the flavor
M-medium bodied
O-not a bad brew, had better representations of the style

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2012 01:11:19 | More by atr2605

Happyhopper

New York

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

10-07-2012 20:38:45 | More by Happyhopper

ambruns1979

California

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

09-20-2012 08:25:14 | More by ambruns1979

Mudawg

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

08-11-2012 17:21:55 | More by Mudawg

jfcaa193

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

05-28-2012 05:19:34 | More by jfcaa193