Samuel Adams Double Bock (Imperial Series)
A big thank you to Bierman9 for this fantastic sample... Presentation: A rather unassuming 12 ounce bottle, with a demarkation that this brew is best if consumed by November of 2004. As if that was going to be a problem... Appearance: This dopplebock poured out a deep and rich brown, with a hazy tan/beige head that, with the help of some vigorous pouring, stayed around for a long time. Actually, throughout the entire Bier. Smell: Wow! Bittersweet chocolate, roasted malt, and maybe even some light toffee notes are picked up here. Taste: The flavor is smooth, with great emphasis on the aforementioned bittersweet chocolate and roasted malt. Final Word: A smooth Bier. I never would have thought that this was 8.45% ABV. Moreover, if no one would have told me this was from Samuel Adams, I probably would not have guessed that either. My only legitimate knock on this Bier is that it is not a year-round offering. But damn good, at that. Zum wohl!