This "liquid bread" was originally conceived by monks in Germany as sustenance throughout the day. It's not hard to see why it soon became popular nationwide. Now, strong beer drinkers around the world appreciate the smooth, rich, malt flavor of Doppelbocks. Be patient with this recipe and you'll be rewarded!

Ingredients

6.6 lbs - CBW® Munich LME - 60 min boil
4 lbs - CBW® Sparkling Amber DME - 0 min boil
1 lb - Bonlander® Munich Malt - Steeping grain
0.5 lb - Caramel Munich Malt 60L - Steeping grain
1 oz - Tettnang Hops (4.5% AAU) - 60 min boil
1 oz - Tettnang Hops (4.5% AAU) - 20 min boil
3 packs - WLP885 Zurich Lager Yeast - Fermenter
1 capsule - Servomyces Yeast Nutrient - 10 min boil

Directions

Bring 2.5 gallons of water to 152°F and steep grains for 30 minutes.
Remove grains and stir in 6.6 lbs of CBW® Munich LME.
Bring water to a boil and add 1 oz of Tettnang hops.
After 40 minutes, add 1 oz of Tettnang hops.
Boil 10 minutes and add yeast nutrient.
Boil 10 additional minutes and turn heat off.
Stir in 4 lbs of CBW® Sparkling Amber DME.
Cool beer to 55°F. Transfer to fermenter. Fill to 5 gallons with water.
Pitch 3 packets of White Labs WLP885 Zurich Lager Yeast.