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Chouffe Bok

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A seasonal beer that announces autumn: Chouffe Bok has a fresh, fruity nose and a rounded, malty flavour lifted by a touch of bitterness. It is brewed exclusively for the Netherlands as a tribute to the flat, bicycle-mad country. At 6.7% ABV and 19 IBU it comes from the Chouffe brewery in the Belgian Ardennes.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
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
maltyfruitycaramel
malty
fruity
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe orchard fruit—apple and pear—layered over a rounded malty backbone.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chouffe Bok

◎ Appearance

Medium amber hue with a warm, copper-tinged glow characteristic of the Bock style. The head forms dense and persistent, displaying fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft visual texture.

amberpersistent headclean clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe orchard fruit—apple and pear—layered over a rounded malty backbone. Subtle caramel sweetness emerges beneath, with a whisper of noble hop spice adding freshness. No harsh alcohol burn; the 6.7% ABV remains well-concealed in the aromatic profile.

orchard fruitrounded Malzfresh, herbal hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, biscuity Malz that builds into deeper caramel notes midway through. Fruity esters remain present, creating a harmonious sweet-savory interplay. A restrained bittering (19 IBU) arrives late, cutting the malt sweetness without dominating, allowing the beer to finish balanced rather than cloying.

biscuitcaramel mid-palaterefined bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering malt warmth and a subtle fruit whisper. The aftertaste remains clean and moreish, inviting another sip.

malty warmthclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
77
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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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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