Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Almost clear deepest ruby, rich beige head. The aroma is dark sugars, prunes, barely perceivable winey / pomace notes, some oaky spice. The taste has the dark malts, as well as dark fruit, in beautiful balance, where the sugars are providing enough body and richness and then step back to keep the beer mature and respectful. Old funky dried fruit, oaky spice, well dialed in spicy hops - a pretty fine doppelbock profile, I have to say. Big, yet easy drinking, smooth, clean and free of the brewer's signature flaws. Really good.