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Saint Augustine of Hippo Dopplebock

Saint Augustine of Hippo Dopplebock

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Saint Augustine of Hippo Doppelbock is a rich, malty true lager inspired by Weihenstephaner Korbinian. Golden Ale extract, Smooth LME, Pale LME, Munich Malt, Chocolate Malt, Crystal 60, and W-34/70 lager yeast come together for a balanced, smooth-drinking doppelbock with deep malt character, subtle chocolate notes, and a strong 7.57% finish.

  • True lager fermentation with W-34/70 yeast at 53–59°F
  • Rich malt depth from Smooth LME, Pale LME, Munich Malt, and Crystal 60
  • Subtle dark malt complexity from Chocolate Malt
  • Strong 7.57% ABV finish that stays smooth, balanced, and easy to enjoy

Malty, balanced, and deceptively drinkable, this doppelbock is built for brewers who can ferment cold and want a strong lager that rewards the effort.

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STORY

Overview: Saint Augustine of Hippo Doppelbock is a rich, malty true lager inspired by Weihenstephaner Korbinian. Brewed with Golden Ale Brewing Extract, Smooth LME, Pale LME, Munich Malt, Chocolate Malt, Crystal 60, and W-34/70 lager yeast, it delivers deep malt character, smooth balance, subtle chocolate notes, and a strong 7.57% finish.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a malt-forward doppelbock with rich bread crust, toasted malt, caramel-like sweetness, light chocolate depth, balanced bitterness, and a smooth lager finish. It is strong, balanced, and surprisingly easy to drink for its ABV.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

True Lager Note: This recipe uses W-34/70 lager yeast and must be fermented cold at 53–59°F for best results.

Temperature Control Note: Make sure you have a way to maintain lager fermentation temperatures before brewing this recipe. Warmer fermentation may produce a less clean finished beer.

Strong Lager Note: This is a higher-ABV lager. Additional conditioning can help the malt richness, alcohol warmth, and lager character become smoother and more balanced.

WHAT YOU GET

  • 1 Can Golden Ale Brewing Extract (HME)
  • 1 Packet Smooth LME
  • 1 Packet Pale LME
  • 1 Packet Munich Malt
  • 1 Packet Chocolate Malt
  • 1 Packet Crystal 60
  • 1 Muslin Hop Sack
  • 1 Packet W-34/70 Lager Yeast
  • 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Weihenstephaner Korbinian

Doppelbocks

Strong malty lagers

Smooth cold-fermented beers

BREW SPECS

Style: Dark Lager
Flavor: Malty, rich, smooth, toasty, caramel-like, lightly chocolatey, and balanced
ABV: 7.57%
SRM (Color): 23
IBU (Bitterness): 28
Original Gravity: 1.069
Final Gravity: 1.012
Batch Size: 8 liters / about 2 gallons

BREW TIME

Brew Day: About 60 minutes
Fermentation: 3 weeks at 53–59°F
Carbonation and Conditioning: 4–6 weeks
Best Enjoyed: After 7–10 weeks total
Lager Conditioning Note: Additional cold conditioning can help this doppelbock become smoother, cleaner, and more refined.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is built for brewers who want a strong, malty lager with classic doppelbock character. The specialty grains add rich malt complexity, the LME builds body and strength, and W-34/70 lager yeast creates the clean cold-fermented finish that makes the beer worth the extra effort.

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6 reviews
  • JF
    Joe F.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Favorite Beer from Mr Beer

    One of my favorite beers is Paulaner Salvator and this stands up great against it. I fermented at 55f for 21 days, did a diacetyl rest at 62f (my basement temp) for 3 days then cold crashed the fermenter in my fridge for 4 days then bottled. After carbonation was complete I tried a beer after 3 weeks in the fridge and it was good but a little raw. It was great at 6 weeks and I'll see at 8 weeks if it improves more. If I had the capacity, which I don't due to cooling space, I'd make the 5 gallon version. Outstanding recipe and beer.

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    This Bock is the G.O.A.T.

    I love the variety of beers Mr. Beer offers and this is a great cold season lager. This style of beer has an interesting history and was easy to make with outstanding results. My garage got a little colder than ideal during fermentation and my ABV was slightly lower but the end product was very enjoyable. Great clarity color mouth-feel flavor. Would make again!

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Outstanding Doppelbock!

    This turned recipe turned out fantastic. Following the instructions is the key. After cold fermenting at approximately 54-58* I had bottled it and conditioned for 8 weeks before tasting. The first taste was an explosion of flavors from chocolate to bread to dried fruit from a fruitcake. I will be making this again this fall/winter!

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Smooth tasting

    This beer is really smooth and great tasting. Brewing wasn't too difficult other than watching the water temperature. Planning on purchasing again.

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  • A
    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 years ago
    Amazing Clone

    This beer is outstanding! Weihenstephaner Korbinian has always been a favorite and this one is VERY close. I was able to ferment on the back porch for an extended period of weather in the 50s. I sampled on day 21 and it was good but had some sweetness. I tried at day 24 and sweetness was still there but had subsided a bit. I remembered that Korbinian has sweet notes itself. I just tried my first carbonated bottle after two weeks and am amazed at how close it is to the original. This is a dark robust malty easy-drinking beer. I really like it. One of Mr. Beer’s best!

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