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Kuenringer Festbock

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Deep golden in the glass, strong and spicy in flavour, with fruity hop notes, creamy on the palate and a long, hop-bitter aftertaste: Kuenringer Festbock is a pale bock. Bottom-fermented, 6.8% ABV, 16.2° original gravity and 27 IBU; the head is fine-pored, the carbonation lively.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityspicyhoppy
fruity
spicy
hoppy
caramel
malty
Aroma
Fruity esters lead the nose, joined by spicy, herbal hop character that suggests noble varieties.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kuenringer Festbock

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine-pored, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is lively and even throughout, creating a gently effervescent presentation typical of a well-crafted lager.

deep goldenfine head retentionlively carbonationclear

◌ Aroma

Fruity esters lead the nose, joined by spicy, herbal hop character that suggests noble varieties. A subtle Malz foundation supports the profile without dominating, allowing the hop-forward aromatics to breathe and invite further inspection.

fruity estersspicy noble hopsherbal notesrefined malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with creamy, full-bodied malt sweetness offset by noticeable hop bitterness that builds steadily. Fruity and spicy notes weave through the mid-palate, while a light caramel character adds complexity. The finish trends crisp and hop-driven, with a dry, bitter conclusion.

creamy malt sweetnessfruity-spicy mid-palatebuilding hop bitternesslong dry finish

◑ Finish

A pronounced, lingering hop-bitter aftertaste carries through the finish, leaving the palate dry and pleasantly astringent. The length is substantial, rewarding contemplation rather than quick consumption.

long hop-bitter aftertastedry finishsustained presence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
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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What is a Heller 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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