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Bärner Fest Bock

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Malt and molasses notes in the nose and a subtly bitter finish, with fine bubbles and a golden-yellow colour. Bärner Fest Bock is a seasonal Bockbier Hell for festive time and colder days. Over six months of storage in the Felsenau cellar blend in the 6.9% ABV from 16.9% original gravity. 26 IBU, colour 16 EBC.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramel
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malt and subtle molasses notes, creating an inviting and warming character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bärner Fest Bock

◎ Appearance

Golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation that forms delicate bubbles throughout the glass. The head displays good retention and fine lacework as it settles, characteristic of a well-crafted lager. The bright colour reflects the beer's light malt character and clean brewing process.

golden-yellowfine carbonationpersistent headbright and clear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malt and subtle molasses notes, creating an inviting and warming character. Noble hops provide a gentle spice backdrop without dominating the profile. The aroma remains clean and refined, with no harsh alcohol perception despite the 6.9% ABV, suggesting careful lagering over six months.

malt-forwardmolasses sweetnessnoble spiceclean and balanced

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a full-bodied malt presence with caramel undertones and a smooth, honey-like sweetness that develops through the mid-palate. A subtle bitterness emerges in the finish, balancing the malt richness without becoming aggressive. The beer drinks remarkably smooth and integrated, with the extended cellaring evident in its refined character.

malty sweetnesscaramel notesfull-bodiedrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the subtle bitterness lingering pleasantly without overstaying. A light warming sensation from the alcohol rounds out the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

crispwarming finishbalanced bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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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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