Scintillating rust-hued moderate body closer to summery maibock offsets fruity peach-nectarine tang and corn syrupy caramel malting with veiled black peppercorn barb. Clove emerges beside almond-butterscotch tranquility augmenting whiskey-dabbed honeyed wheat backdrop.

Stiff boozy sway sidles sensational chestnut-hued ruby-tinged ’06 anniversary bid. Resounding cherry-apricot-tangerine bulk gains raspberry-pureed stewed prune interlude to barleywine-brandy finish. Brimful floral bouquet, ample coriander-clove-nutmeg midst, and sedate banana-breaded vanilla-butterscotch illusions fortify radiant rummy chocolate backdrop.

Honorably reminiscent of unforgettable Samichlaus Malt Liqueur, indelible 10% alcohol Czech bock flaunts plentiful bruised cherry, chocolate-covered raisin, and dried fig flurry thickened by sugary malt overload. Burnt caramel stickiness pervades barleywine, sherry, and rum illusions dotting complex finish of astounding maroon-bodied sipper.

Expressive russet brown-hued tan-headed double bock lathers bittersweet prune, raisin, and fig notes atop roasted almond-praline cluster. As it warms, candied caramel malts, bruised orange, and overripe cherry reveal attributes of light barleywine or mocha-influenced port, but watery flow and earthy finish soften its resolve.

Noticeably lacking Ayinger tag, Celebrator’s at the threshold of distinct full-bodied Bavarian-styled brewing. Its beautiful jet-black frame, frothy whipped cream tan head, and sweet chocolate whiff offer up-front resilience maintained by lactose stout-like chewy caramel thickness. Sharp charred hop bite emboldens tobacco chew, pine, fig, and cola nut illusions as brown sugar, honeyed molasses, and toffee coat lofty Black Forest cake signature. Buttered pecan, toasted almond, burnt cedar, and hazelnut paint the corners, enchanting the earthy grain bottom to an emphatic espresso finish perfect for heavenly dessert.

Syrupy brown-bodied German-styled holiday brew enriches brown chocolate sugaring with dry raisin-prune-plum souring, bruised banana sweetness and currant-embittered black cherry/red grape tang. Coarse walnut, cola nut, and Brazil nut dryness as well as mild coffee roast and tertiary nutmeg-spiced pumpkin illusions frolic behind faint bourbon-burgundy jaunt. ’25 re-tasting: Smooth semi-rich doppel displayed mild wintry spicing, dried fruit compost and latent fig-date conflux as subtle blackcurrant, caramel apple and banana-clove sweetness reach resinous earthen bottom.

Peculiar wet-blanketed horsehair waft emanating from ruby amber bock never disrupts penetrating fruited nut theme. Sweet honeyed malts enrich roasted hazelnut, dehydrated prune, dried cherry, and tangerine illusions. Mild barleywine finish adds further luster.