German-Style Doppelbock – European Origin Lager Styles

German-Style Doppelbock Style

  • Color: Copper to dark brown
  • Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Pronounced aromas and flavors of toasted malted barley. Some caramel and toffee character can contribute to complexity in a secondary role. Dark fruit flavors such as prune and raisin may be present. Malty sweetness is pronounced but should not be cloying. There should be no astringency from roasted malts.
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma is absent. Hop flavor is low.
  • Perceived Bitterness: Low
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Alcoholic strength is high. Fruity esters are commonly perceived at low to moderate levels. Diacetyl should not be present.
  • Body: Full

German-Style Doppelbock Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.074-1.080 (18-19.3 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.014-1.020 (3.6-5.1 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 5.2%-6.2% (6.6%-7.9%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 17-27
  • Color SRM (EBC) 12-30(24-60 EBC)

2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Lager Styles – European Origin Lager Styles – German-Style Doppelbock