60 – Erie Fallenbock
This is the end of the fall beers before we get into the pumpkins next week. I love this time of season because I’m finding out that I’m more of a malty fan than a hop bomb when the leaves start to change. Ironic since I’m not a fan of things that are sweet.
Erie Brewing Fallenbock
brewery: Erie Brewing Company – www.eriebrewingco.com
style: Doppelbock
abv: 7.8%
serving size: 12oz
glass used: pint
price: $3.75
Overview
History states that the first Oktoberfest was on October 12, 1810: For the commemoration of the marriage between Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. Keeping up with Erie Brewing’s German brewing influence, our brewer creates Fallenbock, a classic Oktoberfest lager that is a harmonious marriage of classic malts and hops that has a wonderful clean and crisp flavor to celebrate Autumn and Oktoberfest.
What I think
My favorite Doppelbock of all time has been Troegenator and I never thought that I would ever meet a beer that could make a run for the crown. That was until I had my first Erie Fallenbock. The pour was a dark amber with a light to moderate head. I was hoping for something a bit creamier but was pleased to see it stick around for a bit.
The aroma was sweet with a hint of chocolate. The taste was mouthful of malt but was balanced with light hops as to not make overpowering. The body was moderate and finished with a velvety smooth sweet chocolate. There isn’t much I would change on this beer except that I wish more was available.
Spoon’s rating: A-
red pen mama Said,
September 30, 2009 @ 9:28 am
And now I’m hungry.
ciao,
rpm
spoon Said,
September 30, 2009 @ 11:30 am
its a meal within itself
Madison Bill Said,
October 2, 2009 @ 8:03 am
Fallenbock is okay … Troegenator is much better, but to get the real doppelbock, try Optimator – “Often imitated; never duplicated”. Also, Ayinger’s Celebrator is way up there, way past Fallenbock. Next time you’re in Erie, stop at the UPICK6 store and get a mixed 6 pack of doppelbocks … good time of the year to do that experiment!
spoon Said,
October 2, 2009 @ 9:38 am
I’ll have to see what 3 Sons has in stock next time I go there. They’re usually not big on the doppelbock. I may have to make a quick run to pick up beverages for Podcamp next week. If that’s the case I’ll swing on by.