doppelbock
Noun
Meaning
doppelbock (countable and uncountable, plural doppelbocks)
A Bavarian speciality beer, deep gold to dark brown, with a large, creamy, persistent head and a strong malty aroma.
Synonyms
Examples
Brewers of modern doppelbocks often add "-ator" to their beer's name as a signpost of the style; there are 200 "-ator" doppelbock names registered with the German patent office.
Eisbock is a traditional specialty beer of the Kulmbach district of Germany that is made by partially freezing a doppelbock and removing the water ice to concentrate the flavour and alcohol content, which ranges from 9% to 13% by volume.
Historically, doppelbock was high in alcohol and sweet, thus serving as "liquid bread" for the Friars during times of fasting, when solid food was not permitted.
Today, doppelbock is still strong—ranging from 7%–12% or more by volume.