At the end of the month will be the one year anniversary of starting this site with my very first post. I have posted something every day since then, which is something that I never really thought I would be able to do going into the whole thing. In my self-imposed schedule have typically been two beer reviews a week. In the next few weeks I will look at the standard weekly schedule (if only because it will have been a year since starting) to see if two evaluations a week will continue to work or if more or less would be better.
Or I could be thinking of all this right now as a way to help me forget that the air conditioning is currently out and it is torture being in our house. Maybe it is a little of both?
Onward we go . . .
Brewery: Boston Beer Company (Boston, MA)
Name: Double Bock (Imperial Series)
Style: Doppelbock
ABV: 9.5%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in my (now broken) Ommegang/tulip-like glass. $9.99 for a 4 pack.
Aroma: Deep, strong malty nose with no noticed hop character. Also some dark fruit (plum/prune?) notes and some slight alcohol.
Appearance: Deep brown color with red highlights (black cherry-like). Short, light brown, pretty compact head that dissipates quickly. Good clarity with little visible bubbles rising.
Flavor: Rich maltiness without noticeable hop flavor (completely malt dominant). Slight toasty flavor with some sweetness towards the finish. Lingering finish (in a good way) as the flavor coats the tongue a bit.
Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with low carbonation. Smooth and somewhat creamy with some slight warmth.
Overall Impressions: Strong with lots of (pretty well balanced) flavor. Enjoyable and easy drinking. Very good even at the elevated price (for Sam Adams). The gateway for drinking the others in their Imperial Series.
Grade: A-
Did I forget to mention that the picture for this one is also lost? You should be able to spot a Sam Adams four pack without much difficulty.
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