Judge’s Review: 93 Rating – Weltenburger Asam Bock by Weltenburger Kloster

Doppelbock | Year-Round | Germany

By Michael Heniff

Judges Rating: 93
Aroma: 22
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 37
Mouthfeel: 10
Overall Impression: 18

Weltenburger Asam Bock by Weltenburger Kloster is a Dopplebock and is being evaluated as a Dopplebock (category 9A in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Doppelbocks are strong, dark German lagers noted for their strong bready, melanoidin-rich malt character.  
Asam Bock pours deep amber in color, is clear and has a medium off-white head. The aroma is rich with moderate bready and caramel malt with notes of plum-like dark fruits. The flavor is prominently rich malt with flavors of bread, toast and caramel with a light sweetness. The beer finishes with a moderate bitterness and a light sweetness with prominent bready and caramel malt. A light, sharp burnt molasses note late in the finish only slightly detracts.
Asam Bock is a solid Dopplebock that vividly displays the highlights of the style: strength, richness and prominent melanoidins with bready and caramel characteristics. This beer is a bit more caramelly than other Dopplebocks but the caramel malt adds to the richness and complexity. A light, sharp burnt molasses note late in the finish only slightly detracts (but tempers the sweetness a little too). Definitely seek this one out.