Since when did beer wear jewelry? Well, the Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock comes equipped with a plastic necklace in the shape of a billy goat hanging from the neck of the bottle. A cheap marketing ploy or a humorous addition in the spirit of "bock"? Who cares? I'm here to talk about the beer - and a damn fine one at that.
The Celebrator pours with a minimal head that dissipates so quickly that by the time I took the photo it was nowhere to be found. Although decapitated at an early stage, it's still a gorgeous beer with a ruby tinted deep brown body . Very sweet smells emanates with hints of caramel and toffee. The taste on the other hand is very malty and sweet. Strong flavors of raisins appear early on with caramel and chocolate undertones that round out the aftertaste. A very smooth and creamy mouthfeel that is counterbalanced with moderate-strong carbonation which makes for a very interesting experience. Clocking in at a 6.7% ABV, it's a slightly lighter beer than most doppelbocks which usually contain more than 7%. However, the alcohol content is barely noticeable in the beer due to it's malty sweetness. Warmly recommended to fans of doppelbocks.
Final Grade - 9/10
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