Beer Review – Seeyoulator Doppelbock
Is it irony that one of the highest alcohol beers in Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Smokestack Series is called Seeyoulator?
Seeyoulator Doppelbock is a big beer and you’ll be reminded of its 8.5% alcohol by volume with every sip you take.
Seeyoulator pours a medium amber with a massive puffy, tan head. Its aroma is of sweet toffee malt with notes of banana, floral hops and alcohol.
This beer’s initial flavor is rich, sweet maltiness with hints of cedar (the beer is aged on cedar), vanilla and dark fruits.
The malt and dark fruit flavors increase at mid-tongue and are joined by a boozy, bourbon-ey sort of alcohol flavor that adds quite a noticeable bit of warmth to the flavor profile.
A piney hopiness appears at the back of the throat and acts to (sort of) balance out this beer’s intense malt sweetness and cedar flavors.
Seeyoulator’s finish is very long and very dry. It is dominated by maltiness, piney hops, cedar and the beer’s everpresent alcohol warmth.
Seeyoulator is full bodied and full flavored. It is recommended with the caveat that some might find its alcohol flavors a bit distracting.
Seeyoulator was purchased at the HyVee Wine and Spirits in South Sioux City, Nebr.
-Tim Hynds
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