503 | Beer | Lager, United States, 750 ml

"The malts provide a dark leather color with ruby notes, a luxurious tan head, and a bready aroma with a hint of smoke. It is lightly spiced with Liberty hops, and fermented with lager yeast from a monastery brewery near Munich. In the traditional manner, Double Vision is fermented cold (48 F) and lagered a full 10 weeks for smoothness. At over 8% alcohol by volume, it is a deceptively drinkable springtime warmer."

"Taste is very hoppy at first, but then a nice, malt complexity slides in. The hop/malt combo creates an almost coffee-like flavor. Very complex and very satisfying."

"..5 O’Clock Shadow Double Black Lager is brewed in the German Schwarzbier (black beer) tradition..almost doubled its strength to 7.6% alcohol by volume. We brewed our version with a fine balance of crystal and roasted malts and spiced it with noble hops.."

"Pours a delicious black color into the glass....Smoke flavors leap out of the glass and straight into the nose....Tastes very malty with dominant hickory notes....Very drinkable...."

"....The taste was definitely unique, but still very "pilsner-ish". This beer tasted heavily of fresh, citric hops and heavy background malts. The mouthfeel was not too thick or cloying and the drinkability was quite excellent...."