Great Lakes The Doppelrock - Great Lakes Brewing Company

JackTheRipper

Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4

Served on tap @ Rivertowne Pub and Grille

Poured a dark brown color, head was fairly small but lacing was good. Turned a neat ruby color when my glass was almost empty.
Caramel malty aromas. Bit of a bubblegum smell in there. Hop aromas were almost absent.
Sweet and toasty dark bread malt flavors. Rich flavors here.
Carbonation was higher than I expected. Moderate alcohol feel. Nice full body but still felt clean.
Very nice beer, another great offering from GLBC. Highly recommended.

Serving type: on-tap

07-30-2011 17:21:20 | More by JackTheRipper

merc7186

New York

3.64/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

12oz bottle into snifter glass.

A: Brownish/Mildly Reddish Hue, Passes Mild Light, Off White Head Ring, Mild Lacing

S: Sweet Bread, Plums, German Malts

T: Sweet Bread, German Malts

M: Average Carbonation, Medium Bodied, Mildly Boozy, Mildly Malty

Overall, an average double bock that lacks any real solid flavor of a typical dopple bock.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 03:07:49 | More by merc7186

fullmoonbeer

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

04-30-2013 01:55:09 | More by fullmoonbeer

Hines219

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

04-29-2013 19:29:07 | More by Hines219

drummermattie02

Texas

4/5  rDev +3.6%

04-18-2013 01:34:12 | More by drummermattie02

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.6%

04-18-2013 01:11:51 | More by randylangford

Skott1123

Ohio

3/5  rDev -22.3%

04-13-2013 16:50:04 | More by Skott1123

ally24al

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

04-13-2013 16:39:39 | More by ally24al

cosmonick

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

03-29-2013 03:17:03 | More by cosmonick

Richie24CLE

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

03-18-2013 15:59:45 | More by Richie24CLE

Danno

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

03-13-2013 04:57:48 | More by Danno

dailyminefield

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -22.3%

03-03-2013 16:17:55 | More by dailyminefield

Seaba

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

02-28-2013 18:57:52 | More by Seaba

speedvagen

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

02-28-2013 04:34:47 | More by speedvagen

Bill235

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

02-13-2013 15:33:58 | More by Bill235

BeerFMAndy

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle poured into a pilsner glass.
7.8% ABV, Best served at 55°F, Enjoy by 06/01/11
[Reviewed 06-10-11 - from notes]

A - Gorgeous brunette, this clear beer pours with a dense tan head with decent retention but little lace.

S - The amped-up aroma is pumpin' with well-tuned caramel and toast malt notes with balanced earthy hop aromas singing back-ups.

T - Heavily malty but well-balanced, this brew is certainly in tune. The caramel and toast malt base groove resonates throughout while earthy hop riffs chug over the top.

M - High notes of carbonation explode on the tongue while the medium-full body lasts throughout the performance. A dry hoppy bitter encore finishes out.

O - Rockin' but a little too hoppy for my taste concerning doppelbocks. Warm, lingering alcohol booze isn't infectious but nicely done for a good spring beer.

Serving type: bottle

02-09-2013 21:58:37 | More by BeerFMAndy

crytion

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

01-29-2013 12:47:36 | More by crytion

DmanGTR

New York

4/5  rDev +3.6%

01-29-2013 04:21:23 | More by DmanGTR

JamesMN

Minnesota

3.51/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Opaque dark nut brown with some visible sediment throughout. Thin light brown head that is almost syrupy in appearance.

Aroma: Amber and caramel malts with a hint of brown sugar. A malt bomb to say the least (as was expected).

Taste: Chocked full of nice malt flavors. Very robust caramel, amber, hints of roasty malts, toffee, and a nutty flavor. There is a small bit of bitterness imparted from the hops which have a earthy character but are not very apparent in the overall flavor. This bottle is dated from May 2012, not sure how old that is in terms of the style. Pretty good all around. Really none of the 7.8% ABV present in the taste but I wouldn't think it was any lighter had I not known the ABV.

Mouthfeel: Above medium in body with smooth effervescence and above average drinkability.

Final Thoughts: The Doppelrock pretty much met my expectations. A very malty brew that has a lot of great flavors but is not mind-blowing. Just a good beer. Would I drink it again? Sure, I'd want to try it fresh.

Serving type: bottle

01-25-2013 03:55:32 | More by JamesMN

GrindFatherBob

New York

4/5  rDev +3.6%

01-24-2013 13:29:17 | More by GrindFatherBob

Tawny

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

01-20-2013 02:51:41 | More by Tawny

GreyGhost4

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

01-11-2013 23:30:22 | More by GreyGhost4

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

12-29-2012 04:03:04 | More by ssimpson89

Gomeza

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

12-25-2012 04:44:15 | More by Gomeza

astidad

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

12-20-2012 03:26:48 | More by astidad