Elch-Bräu 1.21 Gigawatt
Brewery: Elch-Bräu
Town: Thuisbrunn
Style: Dunkler Doppelbock 8%
Color: deep chestnut
Head: tan, creamy
Nose: richly malty, hint of dark chocolate, some coffee
Body: medium
Palate: malty, coffee, dark chocolate
Finish: lingering, semi-dry, bittersweet
Served: from a bottle bought in the area
Impression: A little unimpressive on the pour with a less than ample head. That said, it’s creamy and lasting. Fair coffee and dark chocolate in the nose and palate. The lingering finish is bittersweet and though it lacks something, not cloying for 8%. It’s just a bit thin and somehow reminds me of a Baltic Porter more than a Doppelbock despite the alcohol content.
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U say the head wasn’t impressive but it looked decent in the pic. Should it tower pretty high ?
I’m always looking for a big head for Instagram, Jason. I pour right into the glass, not down the side as is customary. It also cuts down on the fizz, making it easy to drink more beer. Beers like Schlenkerla produce massive heads with this method and take quite long to pour. I have time for multiple pictures. With this beer, this was the very first picture. Subsequent shots show a smaller head. That said, it didn’t entirely disappear and in beers of this strength, it’s not uncommon.