Spaten Optimator is a German doppelbock. As is typical with the style, it is brown with reddish highlights and has a rich caramel smell promising a sweet taste.
The smell is not misleading: rich, sweet, caramel with brown sugar and hints of dark fruit, with a light carbonation that leaves a delicate zing on the tongue.
Why [...]
So Doug is brimming with doubts and fears about pairing IPAs. Obviously, it must now be my mission in life to find good IPA pairings.
Tonight featured a little something I shot from the hip. I essentially just scoured my fridge and freezer for ingredients that needed to be used up and which would go together. [...]
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