Jack's Abby Brewing Saxonator
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What the brewers say
A dark strong interpretation of a double bock. Full bodied with a raisiny, dark fruit, slightly roasted and chewy malt character. Lagered for two months, a smooth malt character balances the high ABV of this strong beer. Brewed with Massachusetts grain.
What our panel thought
Aroma: Big malt aroma with rich melanoidins. All about the malt: no hops, no esters, no sulfur. Nice waves of malt: cocoa, toffee, caramel, plums, and raisins.
Flavor: Clean, rich malt with just enough hop bitterness to balance. Rich malt sweetness gives way to a pleasantly dry finish. Hops are lightly applied. A touch of carbonic burn and alcohol with some light oxidation.
Overall: A classic doppelbock. Alcohol is well hidden behind layers of complex malt, but it all comes together in the finish. Very nice, though the hop bitterness grows with time, detracting from the overall impression. Great lager profile—tastes classically European.
