jguyton07 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Also, to me Samichlaus doesn't really fall in to that Doppelbock category. Sort of is a style unto itself. Delicious after a few years of aging too.

jguyton07 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I have an 03 Samichlaus that I plan on aging for many years to come. Victory and Thomas Hooker also make some very respectful Doppelbocks.

MichaelWalkerMusic (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Ayinger is the best beer on the planet

TheBrewDudes (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Ryan (the guy on the Left): We feel that attempting to taste more than 4 beers in a single tasting is extremely unfair to all beers involved. Look for a second dopplebock tasting to see some of the beers you listed above. I am very envious of your trips to the Ayinger brewery; I plan on making a trip or two to Germany very soon.

Ayinger (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Weihenstephaner Korbinian and Kloster Andechs Dopplebock should have been included in this since you are putting the Ayinger Celebrator in the mix. Spaten is a starter dopplebock not worthy to be in the same comparison. Paulaner Salvator would also be good in this test. I have been to Ayinger brewery twice and had several of these brews on tap and love them. I admit to a bias that American microbrewers seem to copy the British and Irish beers better than German styles for some reason.