Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock 11.2 oz

Bottle-fermented Dark Doppelbock

Brewed by: Ayinger Brewery
Country: Germany
Style: Doppelbock

ABV: 6.7%
Ratebeer.com rating: 100
BeerAdvocate.com rating: 96
Bottle Size: 11.2 oz.

Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock (ABV 6.7%) is a rich, dark elixir with cascading layers of malt complexity balanced by elegant hops. Notes of toffee, caramel, graceful dark malt roastiness, and the essence of barley. Lager fermentation leads to clean flavors and pinpoint conditioning. Semi-dry finish. 11.2 oz bottle.

History

Doppelbocks (“double bocks”) were probably first brewed in the 17th century by monks in Bavaria – a stronger version of bock beers that originated in Einbeck, Germany. Doppelbocks are usually rich, malty lagers; usually dark-colored; the names often end with the suffix “-ator.” Ayinger Celebrator is probably little changed from the doppelbock first brewed at Ayinger in 1878; Ayinger’s doppelbock was once called “Fortunator” but this global classic is called “Celebrator” around the world now.

Serving Suggestion

Pastries and desserts, roast goose, cured ham, smoked duck, wild turkey, filet with Dijon sauce, chanterelles, Tournedos Rossini, Châteaubriand. Enjoy with a fine cigar after dinner. Serve in stemmed tumbler at 50 °F.

Brewery Information:

Ayinger Brewery: Aying, Germany

Nestled near the Alps, in the 1200-year-old Bavarian village of Aying, Ayinger Brewery has been brewing beer infused with Bavarian beer culture and the rich brewing heritage of the region for more than 140 years.

The award-winning Ayinger Brewery, or Privatbrauerei Aying for the German speakers, was founded in 1878. Adhering to Rheinhisgebot, the German Beer Purity Law of 1516 means beer from Aying is brewed only from pure ingredients. Ayinger combines strictly traditional ingredients sourced from surrounding farms, with high-tech automation to ensure sustainable practices throughout the brewing process.

German beer has a reputation to uphold, and Ayinger Brewery sets the benchmark for excellence. As one of the most advanced breweries in Europe, their unmatched flavors come from six generations of brewing skill and art. Ayinger regularly places first in every category entered in the World Beer Championships.

Brauerei Aying also boasts gold medals from the European Beer Star, the Helsinki Beer Fest, the Stockholm Beer & Whiskey Festival, the Calgary Brewfest, and the Deutsche Landwirtschaftsgesellschaft (German Agricultural Society).