Weltenburger Kloster Asam-Bock
500 mL bottle stamped 17.01.02. God I hope it's not that old... Served cold into a pint glass. Asam Bock has a very dark brown color but, when held up to the light, a redish tint is evident as is it's very good clarity. Head is thick and creamy with good retention but hardly any lace. Aroma is sweet and malty. Pleasant German yeast provides some fruity, spicy funk. Very nice. Flavor is really quite good too. Great balance of flavors and the profile is all over the place. Sweet fruits like cherries and apples, mild warming spices like cinnamon and clove, caramel, toffee, toasted malts, earthy hops, and so on. Crazy complex but somehow very well balanced. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with lower carbonation; just how I like it. Overall an excellent beer. Nicely balanced, very complex, easily drinkable all times of year. This is an excellent example of how great doppelbocks can be.