Tommyknocker Butthead Doppelbock is a Doppelbock.  However, it is definitely a lighter Doppelbock than it's German cousins.  (Not that there is anything wrong with that).  It still has that Doppelbock character.  Caramel malts definitely predominate the flavor, I think the fact that it is lighter than other Doppelbocks actually makes it smoother than most other Doppelbocks.  The mouth-feel was full, but somehow I felt the flavor should have been richer.  That being said, it's possible that added richness could have led to a brew that was less smooth, and I did love this beer's smoothness.   I would say it's sessionable, but at 8.2% alcohol, that would not be wise.  But, really the alcohol is pretty well hidden when it comes to taste, although by the time I get to the end of a bottle, I can definitely feel that it is there.  In the end I feel it is a straight forward brew that is really rather uncomplex, but I'm not one that believes a beer has to be complex to be good. 

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BeerTripper Rating

http://www.tommyknocker.com/

Alcohol Concentration

8.20

Doppelbock

Lager