This afternoon I am trying the Consecrator Dopplebock from Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This 8% beer is another newly available in Iowa thanks to the recent legislative change.
This copper-colored lager has a creamy tan head that slowly fades away. The nose is light but complicated. 
There is a general malty sweet aroma of caramel and dark fruit. This is accented by a sharp spiciness from the hops and hints of alcohol.
Consecrator has a thick malty flavor with a serious hop balance. The malt is caramel sweet with toast and brown sugar. There is a flavor that borders on smokiness, reminiscent of rye. The sweetness is balanced by an earthy hop bitterness. Noble and grassy hop flavors are significant but subtle, if only due to the strength of the other flavors. The palate is strong enough to carry the flavors, but perhaps a bit thick, coating the mouth just a little long.
An impressive beer. Balanced in every respect, with many intriguing flavors.
Bell’s Consecrator Dopplebock
4.4 (4-8-9-4-19)
Tags: Bell's Brewery, Bell's Consecrator, bock, Consecrator, Consecrator Dopplebock, dopplebock, Strong Beer
Yo couch, Dan and I wandered down the The Long Room and I got to try Batch 9,000 which was awesome. Have you snagged some of that yet? Batch 8,000 is better but only by some hairs. I still think the 8 might be the best beer I’ve ever had.