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Abita Select is an exclusive premium draft product line from Abita featuring a new style every few months.
Released December 2005
History
Doppelbocks are a unique variety of German bock beers. The word “doppel” means double. These beers are more or less stronger versions of traditional bock beers. Bock beers were first brewed by monks in Germany in the 1600s. These lagers were fermented at cold temperatures and conditioned or aged in even chillier conditions. Traditionally, doppelbocks were brewed and then conditioned in the icy winter months to be enjoyed in the springtime. We now have modern climate controlled breweries, so we can brew and enjoy these beers year round.
Abita's Select Doppelbock beer
Our doppelbock is made with German lager, Munich and caramel malts. These malts give it a deep brown color and intense malt character and flavor. It is hopped with German Perle and Hallertau hops. These are the hops that are traditionally used in German doppelbocks. They give the beer the necessary amount of hop flavor to balance out the sweetness of this very strong lager. The result is a rich brunette colored beer that is very strong, malty and flavorful.
Food Pairings
Our doppelbock is a very strong beer that compliments a number of dishes quite well. It is excellent with choice cuts of meat, such as lamb and pork chops, but it is especially good with rich game meats such as venison and duck. It also pairs well with sweet sausages but can also stand up to spicy sausages such as real Louisiana andouille and boudin. This beer does not taste as strong as it is (8-9% alcohol).