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Blind Tiger Bock

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Tawny brown, full-bodied and rich: warm bread and sweet caramel run through this bock from the first sip. It carries the brewery's own name and is brewed in Topeka, Kansas, by brewmaster John Dean and head brewer Alvaro Canizales at Blind Tiger, a brewpub that opened in 1995 as the city's first craft brewery.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Bronze · 2018
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2022
Great American Beer Festival
Bronze · 2022
World Beer Cup
Bronze · 2024
World Beer Cup
★Bronze — Great American Beer Festival
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival
★Bronze — World Beer Cup
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelbreadymalty
caramel
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with warm bread crust and toasted grain, followed by pronounced caramel sweetness that suggests long, patient mashing.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blind Tiger Bock

◎ Appearance

Tawny brown with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent foam head that clings to the glass. The color displays warm amber undertones that catch light with an inviting glow. Carbonation is moderate and steady, supporting good lacing throughout the drinking experience.

tawny brownclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm bread crust and toasted grain, followed by pronounced caramel sweetness that suggests long, patient mashing. Subtle darker malt notes emerge beneath—hints of chocolate and molasses—while the alcohol remains gracefully integrated, adding only gentle warmth. No hop character intrudes; the profile is entirely malt-driven.

warm breadcarameltoasted grainsubtle chocolate

◐ Taste

The palate is full and rich from the first sip, with sweet caramel and bready flavors dominating the entry and mid-palate. Malt depth builds progressively, adding layers of soft toastiness and a gentle molasses undertone. Bitterness is restrained at 16 IBU, serving only to frame the sweetness rather than challenge it; alcohol warmth is present but well-balanced and not obtrusive.

full-bodiedcaramel-forwardmalty sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with caramel and bread notes fading gradually into a warm, slightly boozy aftertaste. No sharp edges or astringency interrupt the gentle fade.

smooth fadewarming aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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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About Bock

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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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