5 Beer Varieties You’ve Never Heard Of (And Where to Drink Them)
| January 1, 2016
Dopplebock
Let’s talk religion for a bit. Dopplebock will definitely help you find some. The heavy lager was originally brewed in 1627 by the kind hearted Paulener Monks who were looking for a way to reprieve the citizens of Munich from the pangs of hunger felt during Lenten fasting. They figured a thick as molasses, 8% ABV beer would do the trick.
Dopplebock, or starkbier as it’s often called, is best drank during Starkbierzeit in Munich. Starkbierzeit is the beer festivals locals don’t want you to know about. And you probably shouldn’t go unless you can handle your beer. Otherwise, you’ll end up like me, bowing down to the porcelain gods.
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