Here’s another wonderful beer I got from Jefferson Evans back in November of 2015: Forge Brew Works Kelsenator Doppelbock. Doppelbocks, of course, are my very favorite style of beer, but that said, I let this one age out a little in one of my beer fridges. This is my first ever beer from Forge, and I’m excited to try it.

Forge calls this a “2015 limited release” on the label. The beer is not listed on their website, so I don’t know if they make it anymore. Perhaps they’ll brew it again; it certainly deserves to be brewed again if you ask me, And you did, since you’re reading this.

From the label:

About our Kelsenator

A name that inspires fear in all that hear it. This Doppelbock’s namesake Kelsey is one vicious attack poodle. Don’t take my word for it, look at the row of ankles bitten. Sure, she can be sweet, but she packs a punk. Just like our Doppelbock.-Matt & Kerri

Forge Brew Works Kelsenator Doppelbock has an alcohol content of 9% by volume with 28 IBUs. Malts are Munich, Pilsener, Caramel 120, and Cara-Pils, while hops are Hallertauer Mittelfrueh R. All this is from the label.

Forge Brew Works Kelsenator Doppelbock pours to a beautiful mahogany red color with a thick creamy head and an inviting dark nutty malty nose. Taking a sip, the beer has rich wonderful toasty-nutty Munich malt notes. It’s got that Munich malt melanoidin “oomph” I want in a doppelbock, along with a rich sweetness and hints of molasses. The beer finishes sweet with a touch of drying grassy hops and a kiss of alcohol warmth.

What a wonderful beer! A tasty little doppel on the higher end of the scale in alcohol content, but that I’m sure helps it age gracefully. Mine sure did, and I’d buy this one again. If I could.

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