salvator - doppelbock

Bock is one of the most popular strong beer styles in Germany, and its roots lie in the Middle Ages. It has been brewed and enjoyed for over half a millennium. While its origins lie in Einbeck in northern Germany, the traditional Munich brewery Paulaner also played a significant role in its development into a cult beer. This Bavarian brewery traces its origins back to the Paulaner order of the Neudeck an der Au monastery. The monks invented an even stronger variation of the classic Bock: the bottom-fermented Doppelbock. This malt-forward delicacy is called Salvator and has been brewed for almost 400 years. The basic recipe has been meticulously refined to perfection over the years and is based on a malt bill of pale Pilsner and dark Munich malt. The hop varieties Herkules and Hallertauer Tradition elegantly round out the brew.

Salvator presents itself in the glass with a gently hazy, fawn-colored hue and crowns its appealing appearance with a cap of fine-pored, ivory-colored foam. An enticing aroma of roasted grain and yeast dough wafts around the nose. The first sip reveals an intense interplay of flavors: freshly baked bread, melt-in-the-mouth caramel, and creamy honey. The hops provide a pleasant spiciness, while the lively 7.9% alcohol contributes a comforting warmth that spreads throughout body and soul.

Paulaner Salvator is a traditional pleasure for fans of strong beers.