On a trip to San Diego, we stopped at one of the six Karl Strauss Brewing Company restaurants and I opted for the sampler. The first selection was the Woodie Gold. The second was the Wind and Sea Wheat Hefeweizen. The third selection was the KS Amber Lager. Number four was the Red Trolley Ale. Number five should have been the Tower 10 IPA. Since I had already had the Tower 10, I was able to switch for the Conquistador Dopplebock.
From the Karl Strauss site.
“This robust German-style lager has rich caramel and toasted malt flavors, underscored by a plum-like fruit character and warming finish.”
The Dopplebock has the following characteristics
- Appearance: Clear, reddish-brown color. A lot of foam. Good lacing.
- Aroma: A sweet malt scent with a hint of hops.
- Taste: Medium carbonation with a full mouthfeel. Full body with a full flavor of sweet malt and bitter hops leading to a nice but bitter finish.
- ABV: 8%
When sampling a craft brew, I try to pick a quality name product that the brewer is attempting to replicate. In this case, Karl Strauss may have been aiming for a Paulaner or Ayinger and they certainly succeeded. This was an outstanding beer but I would caution that the higher alcohol content could lead to problems if this was a session beer.
Categories: Brew Review, Karl Strauss
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That beer looks delicious.
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And, the beer tasted even better than it looks.
My wife had ordered a light beer and when our server, Di, realized my wife wasn’t drinking it she brought over a Dopplebock for her as well. Just a great beer.
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8% Dopplebock. Now you’re speakin’ my language!
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This was a really good beer. And, at 8.5% ABV, you would probably like the Blackball Belgian IPA too.
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Finally a beer from Karl Strauss that I would drink!
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Who are you kidding, you would drink a Karl Strauss Shandy if I brought it over.
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You’re probably right! I am a booze slut. If you paid me to drink it would that make me a booze whore?
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Don’t even try to hint about getting paid to drink my bad purchases. You will get all the Shandies and Blueberry beers I buy (mostly for the pretty label) for free.
Besides the Conquistador, I think you would have liked the Amber Lager, The Blackball Belgian IPA and the Tower 10.
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Hey hey! You got the terminology right. Sluts work for free. Whores get paid. Bravo!
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…. and your are a Douche Bag!
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I learn from THE BEST.
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That’s right, now kneel before Zod!
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Zod?
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I wouldn’t get too pumped up about Terence Stamp’s Zod performance. Here’s his follow up role…
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Kneel before Priscilla, Queen of the Desert! …. or Supreme Chancellor Valorum if you like but Terence Stamp rocks!
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Sir Stamp does indeed rock! Check out The Limey. Awesome stuff!
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