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Shining gold with a fine-pored head, floral aromas and fine carbonation; on the palate it is spicy and full-bodied. The hop variety Tradition, grown in the Mühlviertel, gives it a finely bitter finish. 7.0% and 26 IBU from 16.3 °P original gravity and barley malt; the brewery sells it as a bock with a regional home.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicyfloralhoppy
spicy
floral
hoppy
malty
caramel
Aroma
Floral aromatics lead the nose, with gentle herbal and spice notes that reflect the Tradition hop variety's character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Traditionsbock

◎ Appearance

Shining golden hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A fine-pored head forms and persists, leaving delicate lacing on the glass with each sip. Carbonation is refined and even throughout, giving the beer an elegant, well-composed visual presence.

shining goldfine-pored headexcellent clarityrefined carbonation

◌ Aroma

Floral aromatics lead the nose, with gentle herbal and spice notes that reflect the Tradition hop variety's character. Soft malt backbone emerges beneath, suggesting biscuit and light caramel without dominance. The overall impression is clean and balanced, with no harsh or oxidative notes.

floral hopsherbal spicebiscuit maltclean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with a spicy, peppery character that builds across the palate. Malted barley provides structure and subtle sweetness, while the Tradition hop's noble character develops into a finely bitter finish. The beer maintains balance between malt sweetness and hoppy bite throughout.

spicy palatefull-bodiedmalty foundationfinely bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and hoppy, with lingering bitterness from the Tradition variety that fades cleanly. A subtle caramel warmth and spice echo in the aftertaste, leaving the mouth refreshed and the throat satisfied.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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