Dopplebock secrets

[bluesman]

Perhaps if it's a secret...one wouldn't divulge that information here.

However...I'm planning to brew up a Dopplebock this weekend using the yeast slurry from my Schwarty.

Here's my recipe:

Dominator Dopplebock

All Grain Recipe
Brewer: bluesman
Batch Size: 11.00 gal
Style: Doppelbock ( 5C)
Boil Size: 13.23 gal
Style Guide: BJCP 2008
Color: 20.1 SRM
Bitterness: 23.2 IBUs
Boil Time: 90 min
Est OG: 1.078 (18.4° P)
Mash Profile: Single Infusion,Fly Sparge
ABV: 7.7%

Ingredients:
15 lbs Dark Munich Malt - 10L (9.9 SRM)
15 lbs Vienna Malt (3.5 SRM)
1 lbs Aromatic Malt (26.0 SRM)
1 lbs Melanoiden Malt (20.0 SRM)
8.0 oz Carafa I (319.0 SRM)
6.4 oz Caramunich Malt 2 (60.0 SRM)
6.4 oz Caramunich Malt 3 (150.0 SRM)
1.5 oz Hallertauer [3.9%] - Boil 60 min
0.5 oz Magnum [14.0%] - Boil 60 min
1.0 oz Hallertauer [4.8%] - Boil 20 min
1.00 tsp Irish Moss (Boil 10 min)
German Lager Yeast (White Labs #WLP830)
1.00 tsp Yeast Nutrient
 
This is what I made the last year. I think I want to remove some of the crystal malt and add a touch more Carafa for a darker beer.

What's your trick for this style?

[majorvices]

I already own that name.

[reverseapachemaster]

I brewed a doppelbock earlier this year that was very close to Kai's recipe on his site. Early on it was a tasty doppelbock similar to Salvator but after about 6-7 months it's developed some nice peach and plum flavors that I love but everybody else who has tried it seems to dislike.

[bluesman]

I already own that name.

I'm proud of you Keith.

[bluesman]

I brewed a doppelbock earlier this year that was very close to Kai's recipe on his site. Early on it was a tasty doppelbock similar to Salvator but after about 6-7 months it's developed some nice peach and plum flavors that I love but everybody else who has tried it seems to dislike.

Speaking of Kai...I haven't heard from him in a while.

I'll check out his recipe...thanks.

[AmandaK]

I brewed a doppelbock earlier this year that was very close to Kai's recipe on his site. Early on it was a tasty doppelbock similar to Salvator but after about 6-7 months it's developed some nice peach and plum flavors that I love but everybody else who has tried it seems to dislike.

Speaking of Kai...I haven't heard from him in a while.

I'll check out his recipe...thanks.

I didn't use Kai's recipe exactly, but I'm using his fermentation profile to try and encourage those dark fruits to come out and play. It's about to go into Stage 3: Warm Conditioning after about 3 months of lagering.

[hopfenundmalz]

Kai's recipe is a good one. I did a similar one, doing a Huchkurz decoction. It has developed the dark fruit flavors. Not a bad drinker in the Nov. weather.

[bluesman]

I brewed a doppelbock earlier this year that was very close to Kai's recipe on his site. Early on it was a tasty doppelbock similar to Salvator but after about 6-7 months it's developed some nice peach and plum flavors that I love but everybody else who has tried it seems to dislike.

Speaking of Kai...I haven't heard from him in a while.

I'll check out his recipe...thanks.

I didn't use Kai's recipe exactly, but I'm using his fermentation profile to try and encourage those dark fruits to come out and play. It's about to go into Stage 3: Warm Conditioning after about 3 months of lagering.

I think a lot of it has to do with fermentation schedule, but also the yeast strain can be a factor. I'm using WLP830 German Lager Yeast which is a very clean performer. I've tried 833 with some success as well. I really like the dark fruit flavors in this beer.

[bluesman]

Kai's recipe is a good one. I did a similar one, doing a Huchkurz decoction. It has developed the dark fruit flavors. Not a bad drinker in the Nov. weather.

Sounds good Jeff...wish I could try it.

[majorvices]

I think the best dopplebocks use a blend of dark and regular munch with 10-15% pils for enzyme action. You can add a touch if caramunich if you want, but you don't really need any. I like a little carafa II to slightly darken mine up.

And of course, lots of simco hops at flame out.

[erockrph]

And of course, lots of simco hops at flame out.

I prefer Citra, but to each their own...

[majorvices]

And of course, lots of simco hops at flame out.

I prefer Citra, but to each their own...

[bluesman]

I think the best dopplebocks use a blend of dark and regular munch with 10-15% pils for enzyme action. You can add a touch if caramunich if you want, but you don't really need any. I like a little carafa II to slightly darken mine up.

And of course, lots of simco hops at flame out.

You mean you don't dry hop your Dopplebock...

[anthony]

I already own that name.

Actually, SunKing in Indianapolis does

http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=85296522&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch

[majorvices]

I don't brew a dopplebock commercially right now and wouldn't use that name any way but I used to homebrew a beer called "dominator dopplebock" years ago name after the best dog I ever owned; Domino. So that's the story.