Day 98: Optimator

Name: Optimator

Brewer: Spaten

Style: Doppelbock

Alcohol Content: 7.2%


Review: I won't even pretend to keep up with this website. I'm busier than than a black lab in a buttsniffing competition. So the optimator is a dobbelbock. I'm not of a Bock guy. A little sweet for my taste. Optimator is brown and not very carbonated. Has a bit of a british hop aroma, but Bocks are all about Malt. Smooth, medium mouth feel. Initially a very sweet barley flavor that dies quickly into a smooth toastier sweet malt. It's a simple but good flavor, just not really my style. The finish gets a bit too sweet for me. I'm sure it's a decent bock, but I don't care to have one again.

Rating: 3.5/5

Recommend? Sure. I don't care for it, but bock lovers might appreciate it.