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Categories
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Lagers
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Category 90: Strong Bock
German Strong Doppelbock
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Color:
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Copper to dark brown
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Clarity:
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Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present.
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Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
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Pronounced aromas and flavors of toasted malted barley. Some caramel and toffee character can contribute to complexity in a secondary role. Malty sweetness is pronounced but should not be cloying. There should be no astringency from roasted malts.
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Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
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Hop aroma is absent. Hop flavor is low.
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Fermentation Characteristics:
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Alcoholic strength is high. Fruity-estery flavors and aromas are commonly perceived at low to moderate levels. Diacetyl should be absent.
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Body:
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Low
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Alcohol by Volume:
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6.60% – 9.50%
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IBU:
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17-27
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SRM Color:
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12-30