2015 Advent December 31 - Splice the Mainbrace (Doppelbock)

[Buccaneer]

Style: Doppelbock
Type: All Grain

Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 8.35 gal
Post Boil Volume: 5.72 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.25 gal
Bottling Volume: 5.00 gal
Estimated OG: 1.075 SG
Estimated Color: 18.4 SRM
Estimated IBU: 23.8 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 65.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 68.1 %
Boil Time: 90 Minutes

10 lbs Pilsen Malt 2-Row
5 lbs Munich 10L
12.0 oz Crystal 15, 2-Row
12.0 oz Crystal 75, 2-Row
4.0 oz Chocolate
1.05 oz Mt. Hood [6.10 %] - Boil 60.0 min
0.20 oz Mt. Hood [6.10 %] - Boil 10.0 min
1.0 pkg Bavarian Lager (Wyeast Labs #2206)

I used the double decoction defined in the Classic Beer Style Series "Bock" book, which happens to match the "classic" double decoction described here: http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php?ti ... _Decoction

OG = 1.075
FG = ~1.012
ABV = ~8.3%

[Buccaneer]

I should probably also point out that I started with RO water and built it up according to the Bru'n Water "brown malty" profile.

[Buccaneer]

For those of you who care, here's an Untappd listing for this: https://untappd.com/b/buccaneer-brewing ... ce/1334754" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[RubberToe]

Awesome idea to put exchange beers on Untappd.

[mumblecrunch]

Love the cap!!

Another style I don't know very well. Alcohol isn't hidden; definitely feel the 8%. I like some of the dark fruit flavors but I feel it's a little undercarbed. An interesting beer to finish the month on. Thanks!!

[LiverDance]

Forgot to post to this on NYE Nice malt flavors, alcohol was present, maybe a bit undercarbed but I'm not sure if that's to style or not.

[Buccaneer]

Way under-carbed and while the alcohol percentage is within style, you shouldn't really notice it. Took away from the maltiness. I found it to be similar in consistency with a liqueur, really.

I know how I messed up the carbonation, but I don't know why the alcohol is so present. I built up a starter in 3 stages and then fermented the beer at about 6C. Maybe I hosed the starter somehow.

[amartin]

I'm just drinking this now, and I'm liking it. Big malty munich flavours, plus I'm getting some light chocolate and licorice too.

[Broob]

Having this one now. Big malty beer! Alcohol comes through a bit but nice complex flavours. Very clean. Good job.

[Keith]

Drinking this now. Tasty beer. Rich, and malty. bit of warmth. Very easy drinking. Could drink it again. Thanks for sharing.

[Highland Brewer]

Enjoyed this a week ago. Def a bit undercarbed but went down pretty quick.

[CartoonCod]

Beautiful clear reddish brown with a rich malty aroma. Lots of great malt flavours, rich, caramel, and alcohol, and a present but low hop flavour. The bitterness is a bit low. It has full body and finishes sweet but not cloying. I've been thinking of making a doppelbock like this. Very nice, thanks!

[Buccaneer]

I had 8 of these left over from the exchange and they've been sitting in my basement at about 16C since then. I chilled one down and cracked it today. It's really mellowed out - very smooth. Carbonation is mostly good now. Alcohol is still present, but less so. I am thoroughly enjoying this. Could definitely drink a couple. Time has really made a big difference.

[Buccaneer]

Cracked another one of these today. What a difference a year has made. Perfectly carbed now, very smooth, booziness is well hidden, great colour, super clear. I wish I had enough to share with everyone.