Color: Light brown to black
Clarity: Chill haze should not be present
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Sweet malt character is very high
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is absent
Perceived Bitterness: Very low to low
Fermentation Characteristics: Alcohol may be perceived in aroma. Fruity-estery aromas and flavors may be evident, but not overpowering. Diacetyl should be absent. Alcoholic strength is very high.
Body: Very full
Additional Notes:
This is a stronger version of Doppelbock. Traditionally, these beers were created by freezing a Doppelbock and removing the ice, thus concentrating the alcohol.
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Color SRM (EBC): 15-50 (30-100 EBC)
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ABV: 6.8%-11.3% (8.6%-14.3%) %
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IBU: 26-33
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AE - Apparent Extract: N/A
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OG - Original Gravity: 1.074-1.116 (18.0-27.2 °Plato)