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Klippenbock

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A seasonal Bock for autumn and winter: Klippenbock opens with a citrus freshness from fine aroma hops and follows with a touch of malty sweetness that spreads gently on the tongue. Aroma malts give it a reddish colour. It is brewed in Altenau, in what the brewery calls Northern Germany's highest-lying private brewery.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusymaltycaramel
citrusy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with crisp citrus notes from fine aroma hops, cutting through with brightness and lift.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Klippenbock

◎ Appearance

Klippenbock presents a clear, reddish-amber body derived from its aroma malts, with a warm glow when held to light. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass walls with fine lacing as the beer settles. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the beer's smooth, sessionable character.

reddish-amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with crisp citrus notes from fine aroma hops, cutting through with brightness and lift. Beneath this freshness lies a gentle malt sweetness with subtle caramel undertones, grounding the profile without dominating. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no harsh or solvent edges.

citrus forwardfine aroma hopsmalt sweetnesscaramel whisper

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and malty, with the promised citrus character unfolding across the mid-palate alongside a gentle caramel sweetness. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the malt and hop character to coexist harmoniously. The texture is full-bodied for the ABV, with a warming alcohol presence that builds gradually rather than asserting itself immediately.

smooth entrycitrus-malt balancerestrained bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and lingering, with malt sweetness and caramel notes extending into a gentle, warming aftertaste. No sharp edges or astringency remain, leaving the drinker with an impression of comfort and satisfaction.

malty finishcaramel decaywarming
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a Bock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

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