Beer: Generator Doppelbock (GDB)Brewery: Metropolitan Brewing
Date: February 8th, 2014
Style: Doppelbock
ABV: 8.2%
Similar To: No other Doppelbock I've tried.
Description:
After visiting Flossmoor's railroad-themed brewpub I'd planned to hop on the train and head right back into the city. However, the bonds of camaraderie got the better of me and our group traveled further south to meet up with others and to visit a well-appointed craft beer bar in Blue Island. Fortunately, my decision to continue on the pub crawl wasn't without reward as I found an atypical doppelbock from Metropolitan Brewing waiting at our next stop. As luck would have it, they were just tapping a keg of this fine brew as we arrived and we all reaped the benefits of this fortunate coincidence.
First Impression:
Pours a dark red-tinted amber with a thin white head which retreated quickly to the sides of my tulip glass.
Smell:
Caramel. Fruity: plums, raisins. Malty, with some alcohol.
Taste:
Lots of fruitiness, strong raisin (grape?), and malt taste. Despite this, it's not overly sweet, though it's unlike any other doppelbock I've had. Surprisingly muted alcohol taste, when I was expecting a big finish (this isn't a negative).
On the Palate:
Low carbonation, smooth and rich.
Why You'll like It:
I can imagine GDB appealing more to those who like barley wines or lambics, than those who prefer doppelbocks or strong ales. The fruit was unexpected, but balanced quite well with the malt.
...and why You won't:
If sweet, thick beers don't appeal to you, let this one ride.
In Closing...:
This was my first beer from Metropolitan and I can't imagine that it'll be my last. Even a trip across the road for Mexican carryout didn't diminish my enthusiasm during this thoroughly enjoyable evening. At the end of the night, I took the picture below of the door as I was leaving. Behold, the power of advertising...
Rating: 4 Stars (out of 5)
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