Short # 17 | Weihenstephaner | Korbinian | 7.4% ABV
Doppelbock | Freising, Germany | Rating: 94/100
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From BeerAdvocate: “Bocks–you know, those beers with goats on the label–are relatively strong German lagers. Doppelbocks–as the name might suggest–are typically even stronger and contain enough malty goodness that they’ve been considered a meal in a glass for centuries. Generally they have a very full-bodied flavor and are darker than their little Bock brothers and sisters and a higher level of alcohol too. They range in color from dark amber to nearly black, and dark versions often have slight chocolate or roasted characters. Average alcohol by volume (abv) range: 6.5-9.0%”
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This beer can be found in these states.
On the iPod: DJ Shadow “What Does Your Soul Look Like (Part 1)”
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Posted by Barleywhiner on November 19, 2010 at 8:12 AM
Love this beer. I was happy when this started showing up in town.
Posted by thehopry on November 19, 2010 at 11:07 AM
It’s definitely not in short supply which makes me very happy.
Posted by theReaper16 on November 19, 2010 at 10:59 AM
I’ve actually never had this beer. Which is crazy, because I like dopplebocks and Weihenstephaner as a brewery in particular. German beers just sort of get lost in the shuffle for me oftentimes, with my tastes typically trending towards (alliteration, ftw!) Belgians and American styles.
I will remedy this when I return to KC next month (Alabama’s arcane container size laws prevent Weihenstephaner’s 500mL bottles from being sold in the state).
Posted by thehopry on November 19, 2010 at 11:07 AM
re: “German beers just sort of get lost in the shuffle for me oftentimes, with my tastes typically trending towards (alliteration, ftw!) Belgians and American styles.”
Agree 100%, which is exactly why I wanted to do this week of German beers. Thanks for watching and for the comments. Have fun back here in KC. Send some stuff home while you’re here and definitely stop by Gomer’s in LS.
Posted by Jon on November 19, 2010 at 11:26 AM
I loved the song. For some reason I had DJ Shadow in my mental “crap music” folder, but I guess I will have to look at more of his discography.
Posted by thehopry on November 19, 2010 at 2:07 PM
Endtroducing is still one of the best albums made…EVER!!! You should definitely start there.
Posted by Jon on November 19, 2010 at 11:04 PM
This is what I get for listening to SomaFM without looking at what is playing. In a brief audit of the interweb for samples I’m familiar with quite a bit of his work.
Posted by thehopry on November 21, 2010 at 1:05 PM
He’s progressively moved away from his early work over the years. Some was okay to me, but nothing will ever match Endtroducing.
Posted by barrybrew on November 19, 2010 at 12:07 PM
This is definitely my favorite doppelbock. While everyone loves ayinger’s celebrator, Korbinian has a more vibrant dark fruit character that makes it more of a joy to drink.
Cheers!
Posted by thehopry on November 19, 2010 at 2:06 PM
Look at Barry commenting on the site! Very nice. You even have an avatar…
Posted by theReaper16 on November 19, 2010 at 3:35 PM
Who is this guy stealing my name? You seem pretty cool, name-thieving aside.
Posted by Louie on November 19, 2010 at 4:50 PM
Love this beer – great way to finish German Week.
Posted by Big Mike on November 19, 2010 at 8:15 PM
Great week of sessions. I loved getting to see a new beer everyday and getting a peak into some German styles I’m not familiar with. I’m definitely going to search for some of these.
Cheers!
Big Mike
Posted by Jon on November 20, 2010 at 12:36 AM
I have to second what Mike said. I normally only drink German beers in Germany. I’m going to have to start looking for some over here.
Posted by thehopry on November 21, 2010 at 1:05 PM
Glad you enjoyed them, Mike. Thank you!
Posted by vinobello on February 20, 2011 at 4:49 PM
OMG I just ordered this for the store this week. I took one home today and just finished it. WOW I love this beer. Weihenstephaner is amazing. I have tasted 3 of their beers and have been blown away on all of them. This reminds me of the Ayinger Celebrator which I totally love as well. Hope I spelled that right. Thanks Mark!
Posted by thehopry on February 20, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Awesome! Glad you liked it. And it’s affordable enough that you can taste these out, too. I think people would go nuts for it.