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Granitbock EIS

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Smoky like a fireplace, with hidden raspberry notes on the nose, then a touch of chilli heat on the palate that the full, oily body quickly soothes. Roasty-bitter caramel leads and turns warming into sage, rosemary and a hint of mint, and the finish is long and warming with a pleasantly fresh sharpness. Made by freezing Granitbock in the Mühlviertel winter and removing the ice. 11.5% ABV.

ABV
11.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceSipper
★undefined — Austrian Beer Challenge (Bockbiere untergärig)
★undefined — Austrian Beer Challenge (Bockbiere untergärig)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
smokyroastedcaramel
smoky
roasted
caramel
herbal
spicy
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent wood smoke and fireplace warmth, followed by subtle raspberry and stone fruit undertones that emerge with time.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,vanilla

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Granitbock EIS

◎ Appearance

Deep amber-brown with a dense, tan head that clings to the glass in fine lacework. The body is full and viscous, moving slowly in the glass with evident weight and oil-like fluidity characteristic of the concentration method.

deep amberdense lacingviscous bodyconcentrated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent wood smoke and fireplace warmth, followed by subtle raspberry and stone fruit undertones that emerge with time. Deeper roasted grain and caramel malt create a rich, complex foundation with a whisper of mint and herbal spice.

smoky, charredraspberry, dark fruitroasted maltherbal, minty

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a gentle chilli heat that quickly gives way to a full, oily mouthfeel that soothes the spice. Roasty-bitter caramel leads, transitioning into sage and rosemary notes with warming alcohol integration, creating a rich and complex mid-palate experience.

spiced warmthbitter caramelherbal, savoryoily, full

◑ Finish

The finish extends long and warming, with a pleasantly fresh sharpness that cuts through the residual sweetness. Lingering sage and roasted grain fade gradually into a clean, slightly dry aftertaste.

long, warmingdry finishfresh acidity
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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 Eisbock

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What is a Eisbock?

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

Finding a similar Eisbock

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