This beer may be a bit out of season. Don't get me wrong, this bottle is very fresh. But a big malty doppelbock in August? I haven't taken a look at a bock since March, which is when I like to drink them. The roasty malty flavors make a great bridge between Winter and Spring. But then Great Divide goes and releases Wolfgang in the middle of the Summer. It is certainly a bit odd to see a doppelbock released as a summer seasonal. But I suppose a bock really stands out in July and August when it might blend in in February and March. Although, I'm not sure how a beer with this fantastic a label could blend in whatever the time of year. Now Great Divide is one of my all time favorite breweries so I knew I'd be getting to this beer sooner or later. I'm not going to leave a style of beer I love from a brewery I love to languish on the shelves! Also, I've been jonesing for something a little maltier too. I can only drink so many crisp summery ales before I start to want to venture back to the dark side. So while this beer may be out of the traditional season, I'm pumped to give it a try. To the beer!
