Beer Style: Bock Family
Schneider Weisse: Aventinus clone
FREEThis beer is basically a wheat doppelbock, made to compete with the true doppelbocks. It features notes of raisins, plums, bananas, cloves, and a touch of chocolate. A decoction mash and extended boil are really needed to bring out the dark malt and caramel flavors.
Rogue Ales: Dead Guy clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAccording to Rogue’s website, “In the style of a German Maibock, using our proprietary Pacman yeast, Dead Guy is deep honey in color with a malty aroma and a rich, hearty flavor.”
Maibock
Digital and Plus Members Onlyby the numbers OG: 1.064–1.072 (15.7–17.5 °P) FG: 1.011–1.018 (2.8–4.6 °P) SRM: 6–11 IBU: 23–35 ABV: 6.3–7.4% I have always been a fan of German-style lagers. In fact, my love of the always-present clean malt character in these beers is what made me choose the nickname Mr. Malty. Everything from the crisp Pilsners to the
Doppelbock
Digital and Plus Members OnlyWhen new homebrewers come into the hobby, it seems that they often focus on pale ale, IPA and stout. I think I was really lucky when I started homebrewing, because many of the homebrewers I met had already moved on from those common styles. That early exposure really helped my beer knowledge blossom. For example,
Traditional Bock
Digital and Plus Members Onlyby the numbers OG:1.064–1.072 (15.7–17.5 °P) FG:1.013–1.019 (3.3–4.8 °P) SRM:14–22 IBU:20–27 ABV:6.3–7.2% I have never been to the German city of Einbeck. It is not a common tourist destination, but I am still more than a little surprised I have never been there. From what I have heard, it has a lot to offer —
Springfield Brewing Co.’s Aviator Doppelbock: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, On a recent road trip from Kansas City to southeastern Missouri I made a stop at Springfield Brewing Company. I had a couple of their beers, one being the Aviator Doppelbock. I have brewed a doppelbock a couple of times but have never gotten the fantastic malt flavor that Aviator has. As this
Eisbock: Style Profile
Digital and Plus Members OnlyIt is amazing how rich our memories can be. Every time I think about eisbock, several moments in my life leap to mind, complete with flavors and aromas. I recall the time I was sitting at my friend Steve’s kitchen table, tasting beers and discussing the failure of judges to award a perfect score of
Doppelbock
Digital and Plus Members Onlyby the numbers OG: 1.072–1.112 (17.5–26.3 °P) FG: 1.016–1.024 (4.1–6.1 °P) SRM: 6–25 IBU: 16–26 ABV: 7–10% When new homebrewers come into the hobby, it seems that they often focus on pale ale, IPA and stout. I think I was really lucky when I started homebrewing, because many of the homebrewers I met had already
Abita Brewing Company Andygator Doppelbock: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, I went to a beer tasting at Bruisin’ Ales in Asheville, North Carolina, which featured beers from the Abita Brewing Company. I was impressed with their Andygator Doppelbock. Their website says that they use German lager yeast and Perle hops. Is there any chance you could help me with the rest of the
Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu Optimator clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyOptimator is brewed and then lagered in the brewery’s deep cellars. This smooth beer is a beautiful ruby brown color with a whipped-cream head. The aroma is one of smooth, sweet malt and warming alcohol. It sits rich and malty on the palate, with alcohol a defining presence.
EKU 28 Type Dopplebock
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis recipe uses entirely pale malts, just as the EKU, but do not worry. This beer has plenty of malty character and a surprising amount of color. Its 28° Plato (1.112) makes it a big beer no matter how you look at it.
Maibock
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAn award-winning maibock recipe from down under.