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Schwyzer Bock

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Bitter, strong and full-bodied, at 6.0% ABV: a strong beer for the cooler seasons, brewed in Einsiedeln,, hopped with local hops from Schwyz. It was first poured at the Gemeindefest in Schwyz in 2011 and was the first Einsiedler strong beer. The brewery added a new fermenting cellar for 3,600 hectolitres the same year.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyherbalmalty
hoppy
herbal
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced herbal and spicy hop character from local Schwyz varieties, layered over warm, biscuity malt.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwyzer Bock

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with good clarity and a dense, cream-colored head that demonstrates solid retention. The beer presents a full-bodied presence in the glass with moderate carbonation evident in gentle bubble trails.

deep amberdense headclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced herbal and spicy hop character from local Schwyz varieties, layered over warm, biscuity malt. Subtle caramel sweetness emerges beneath, with a gentle alcohol warmth that affirms the beer's strength without dominating.

herbal hopsbiscuity maltspicealcohol warmth

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and assertive on the palate, with prominent bitterness that integrates well into the malt backbone. Mid-palate reveals malty sweetness with caramel undertones, while the hoppy character remains present throughout, delivering earthy and herbal notes with a touch of boozy weight.

bitter, hoppymalty-sweetherbal finishfull-bodied

◑ Finish

Lingering dry finish with sustained bitterness and herbal hop impressions. The alcohol warmth carries through to the aftertaste, leaving a smooth, slightly warming conclusion.

dry, herbalwarming alcohol
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
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

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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