The History of Celebrator Doppelbock

Doppelbocks ("double bocks") were probably first brewed in the 17th century by monks in Bavaria - a stronger version of bock beers that originated in Einbeck, Germany. Doppelbocks are usually rich, malty lagers; usually dark-colored; the names often end with the suffix "-ator." Ayinger Celebrator is probably little changed from the doppelbock first brewed at Ayinger in 1878; Ayinger's doppelbock was once called "Fortunator" but this global classic is called "Celebrator" around the world now.

Taste

A rich, dark elixir with cascading layers of malt complexity balanced by elegant hops. Notes of toffee, caramel, graceful dark-malt roastiness, and the essence of barley. Lager fermentation leads to clean flavors and pinpoint conditioning. Semi-dry finish.

Serving Suggestion

Pastries and desserts, roast goose, cured ham, smoked duck, wild turkey, filet with Dijon sauce, chanterelles, Tournedos Rossini, Châteaubriand. Enjoy with a fine cigar after dinner. Serve in stemmed tumbler at 50 °F.

Accolades

Bronze Medal, Dopple/Strong Bock, US Open Beer Championship 2021

Gold Medal, Doppelbock, European Beer Challenge May 2021

World's Best Lager - Strong, World Beer Awards 2020

Ratebeer.com: 100 points (November 2021)

An "All-time Best Winter Beer", Men's Health, Dec. 30, 2019

Germany Winner, Strong Lager, World Beer Awards 2019

Country Silver, World Beer Awards 2018

97 points, Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine, 2018

Beeradvocate: 97 points (January 2020)

95 points, 2017 Best Dopplebock; World Beer Championships, 2017

Gold Medal, Strong Lager, World Beer Awards 2017

"Best Dark Lager," Canadian International Beer Awards, May 2017

"Number Twelve Beer of 2015," 95 Points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 2015

One of the Top 100 Beers in the World, Men's Journal, November 2015

Gold Medal - Germany's Best Doppelbock, World Beer Awards 2015.

"World's Top Strong Lager," Ratebeer.com (Feb. 2015)

One of the "Hundred Best Beers in the World," Men's Journal Magazine (Nov. 2014)

"Best beer from Germany," Ratebeer.com, (Feb. 2014 & 2015)

Gold Medal, Amber/Dark Lager/Bock category - Calgary (AB) Beer Fest, May 2015

Gold Medal "Semi-Dark and Dark Lager" - Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival 2014, 2010

2014 US Open - Silver Medal - Doppel/Strong Bock

97 Points - a "well-balanced, classic doppelbock." - Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine, 2014

95 Points (May 2015) and "Top 25 Beers of 2012" - Wine Enthusiast Magazine

"1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die," selection, A. Tierney-Jones, 2010

Platinum Medal & Top-Rated Doppelbock - World Beer Championships 1995, 96, 97, 2001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11

Best International Lager - Calgary Brewfest 2008

Five Stars ("Supreme"), - Beverage Experts, Jan. 2007

Gold Medal and "Top Strong Lager," - Helsinki Beer Fest 2004

"World classic." - Michael Jackson.

Product Sizes and Quantities

• 11.2-ounce (330 ml) bottles / 24 per case with plastic goat on neck (case of six 4-packs)
• 30-liter kegs.

Stats

ABV: 6.7% - OG: 1.074 - IBU: 24
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast.

Nutritional info: Serving Size - 11.2 oz. (330 ml). Calories: 260; Total Fat 0 g (0% Daily Value); Sodium 0 mg; Total Carbohydrates 23 g (8% DV); Sugars 0 g; Protein 3 g (5% DV). (Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet.)