Blue Goat
New Holland Brewing Company in Holland, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
Bock - Doppelbock Rotating Out of Production|
Score
6.72
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Blue goat is a tribute to the perseverance and billy goat-toughness of those charged with the mission of bringing beer to the people. Many charismatic, resourceful people and countless pieces of quirky equipment have endured endless challenges to exceed humble expectations. The grit and stubborn determination of these "Blue Goats" are integral to all that is craft brewing and New Holland. Join us in raising a glass to the Blue Goats of our industry. Share a glass or two with a brewery worker and, with any luck, they'll share a couple of priceless stories about the resilience of craft brewers and their breweries. Blue Goat Doppelbock is chestnut in color with a nutty mlat profile from it's signature Munich malt. A muted hop presence and smooth caramelized body culminate in a clean, dry finish
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5.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
I don’t know what is "doppel" about this. It is a lighter bock. Hardly any aroma at all; just a hint of malt. The flavor is sweet and bocky; some caramel and more malt. No alcohol in the aroma or flavor of this light brown beer. Not bad, but very expensive for what it is.
Tried
on 25 Aug 2006
at 20:43
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Pours dark brown with a maroon tint around the edges. Thick tan head and nice lacing. Aroma of earthy malt and caramel. Medium-bodied with a toasted grain and malt flavor. Some nuts and dark fruit as well. The taste is pretty good but doesn’t have a lot of legs. Sweet, malty finish with a touch of hops, and again it falls off pretty quickly. Not really a bad Doppelbock but I was a little let down.
Tried
on 27 May 2006
at 19:26
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Deep copper body, thin-medium light tan head. Light aroma, cerealy and biscuity, with alcohol and brown sugar. Definite Munichy body, with strong cereals, toast, brown sugar, and touches of strawberry, lacking the heavier caramels, prune, and raisin associated with the best doppelbocks. Reminds me more of an altbier or the first incarnation of the same brewer’s Phi, which this replaces, but not as good as the latter. Lingering bitter, burnt bread finish, a wet, heavy mass of grass clippings and fall leaves on my tongue.
Tried
on 15 May 2006
at 21:38
