Doppelbocks are strong, dark lagers that would have been historically been brewed by monks to use as a food substitute during Lent. Y’know, “liquid bread.” They also typically have the suffix “-ator” after their name. So, Cooperator seemed like a natural for us.

Our version of Doppelbock is unique for two reasons: we added moderate amounts of smoked and rye malts, and we aged it in an oak foeder for almost two months. The addition of the hint of wood smoke and oak tannin balances the intense malt sweetness and caramel character from the hefty malt bill, consisting mainly of Munich malt. The final product is malty and moderately sweet with flavors of mild smoke, oak tannin, grape nuts, and a hint of roast.

hot poker beers

We’re celebrating the release of Cooperator Doppelbock with hot poker beers! Continuing this cold weather tradition, dipping a red hot poker into your beer caramelizes the sugars and adds a roasty sweetness. We’ll be tending the fire in the beer garden from 5–7 pm, so grab a pour and enjoy a warmer, creamier, malty-er, s’mores-ier drinking experience.

All ages are welcome—we’ll also have complimentary ingredients for s’mores!