Friday, July 6, 2007

Slyfox Instigator Doppelbock: 19

Taste: 4 Finish: 7 Color: 4 Aroma: 4
Total: 19

The color is a deep brown with a hint of red. It has a nice foamy head. The aroma is faint but sweet, like roasted chocolate.

It's a very smooth start. Just a tinge of acid at the tip. Next is more roasted chocolate. It coats the mouth and feels a bit creamy. At the end is a super smooth finish with just a hint of bitter hops. The flavor stays for a brief amount of time. It is a bit dry.

Overall I would say this is a relatively subtle beer. The entire sensation is muted. Given that a doppelbock should be very strong and hearty, I think this misses the mark. It's a nice beer, but I don't think it embodies the style it says it's trying to be. So, this leaves it tough to rate. It's not a good doppelbock at all. But, it is a good beer.

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