Against the Grain Playa Hator Doppelbock
Vital Statistics
Type: Doppelbock
Aged: Aged in Barrels, Bourbon
ABV: 8%
Bitterness: 26.2 IBU
Original Gravity: 1.061 / 15° plato
From the brewer
Our latest doppelbock offering, this malty, thick lager has spent some time all up in some fresh bourbon barrels. A mix of Munich and pilsner malts provides a full but simple base, and then the crew shows up to party. Subtle but noticeable additions of melanoidin, caramel, aromatic, and chocolate malts create a rich blend of flavors that contribute to that distinctive doppelbock flavor. Look for all the different flavors you might associate with “malty” beers as well as a crisp finish from the additions of Tettnanger hops and a cold lagering process. Then everyone slowed they roll. This already aggressive bunch of malts spend some time hanging out with bourbon barrels, so don’t expect them to show up to work tomorrow.
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Delicious, bready doppelbock with a smooth, malty, caramel flavor. I can't say the barrel aging was especially obvious, though there were clear reminders of something like §ucaba in there.