Resurrector Doppelbock

Review Date 3/18/2023  By John Staradumsky

           

Bold Monk Brewing! I was at Bold Monk Brewing! I had had their beers in cans and on tap before, to be sure. Then too, I had been to their sister brewery, Max Lagers, on many an occasion. Max Lagers is in fact one of my very favorite Georgia breweries, the oldest brewpub in Georgia, and one I have been visiting for more than two decades.

Never to Bold Monk though, which opened just a few years ago in 2019. To be sure, I was not a total stranger to Bold Monk, having had some of their beers in cans and on tap at Taco Mac. Now that I was at the brewery, though, there was no question as to which beer I would try first: Resurrector Doppelbock. Doppelbocks are my favorite style of beer after all, and as far as I know, this one is only available at the brewery.

Bold Monk says:

Behold, I am making everything new. The sun rises and the sun sets. In this new day, we experience a resurrection, a rebirth into the light of the world. As a flower stretches to the light and absorbs the energy to create a beauty to be shared by those whose eyes are open, so to should we, so that each one of us can share the beauty of our blessed gifts, making all things new in the resurrection of the day.

Strong dark lager, originally brewed by German Monks as sustenance for Lent

Maillard caramelization, toasty rich, and clean

ABV 8.5%

Malts: Rahr, Flaked Rye, Red Wheat malt

Hops: Magnum, Spalter Select

I paid $8 for a pint of this divine brew, and it was worth every penny. I enjoyed the first half awaiting our meals, and the second half with mine: Brisket Poutine ($16), which is described on the menu as house smoked honey-chipotle rubbed beef brisket, cheddar cheese curds, Belgian frites, wild mushroom gravy. The rich, warming beer accompanied the thick dark gravy smothered frites and smokey meat wonderfully. Fair warning, this is an appetizer, but the portion is truly gigantic. I was only able to eat half and shared with my daughter and her boyfriend.

Bold Monk Resurrector Doppelbock pours to a dark brown color with a moderate head of creamy tan foam and a nose of dry roasted nuts. Taking a sip, the beer is medium in body with a firm clean maltiness. Dark malts are the star here, and they are toasty and nutty and hinting at molasses. The beer finishes gently sweet with a hint of grassy hops and warming alcohol.

A very impressive example of the style and one I will be back to drink again for sure.

Glad I tried it?  T

Would I rebuy it??

 

*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.

(B)=Bottled, Canned

(D)=Draft





 

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