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Holzfassgereifter Eisbock

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Malt, marzipan, dried fruit, chocolate and light sherry notes, with a clear sweetness. Soft in the mouth, strong body, a sparkling texture. In the long finish the fruit leads and the warmth of the alcohol lingers. 12 percent ABV at 26.5 percent original gravity. After freezing, the beer rests for several months in wooden barrels, then goes into 0.33 litre bottles.

ABV
12%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Gold · 2012
World Beer Cup
German-Style Doppelbock or Eisbock
Gold · 2014
World Beer Cup
German-Style Doppelbock or Eisbock
Gold · 2011
European Beer Star
Ultra Strong Beer
Silver · 2012
European Beer Star
Ultra Strong Beer
Silver · 2013
European Beer Star
Ultra Strong Beer
Gold · 2016
European Beer Star
Ultra Strong Beer
Bronze · 2017
European Beer Star
Wood and Barrel Aged Strong Beer
★Gold — World Beer Cup (German-Style Doppelbock or Eisbock)
★Gold — World Beer Cup (German-Style Doppelbock or Eisbock)
★Gold — European Beer Star (Ultra Strong Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatefruityoak
chocolate
fruity
oak
malty
dark fruit
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with rich malty sweetness underscored by subtle notes of marzipan and dried stone fruit.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Holzfassgereifter Eisbock

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of a concentrated Eisbock. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass in fine lacing with each sip. Fine carbonation creates a lively effervescence that sustains the visual intensity.

deep amber-brownclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with rich malty sweetness underscored by subtle notes of marzipan and dried stone fruit. A gentle wooden note from barrel aging emerges beneath, accompanied by hints of dark chocolate and the faintest suggestion of sherry. The alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated, not aggressive.

malt-forwarddried fruitmarzipanoakchocolatesubtle sherry

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and full-bodied, with pronounced sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness (22 IBU). Mid-palate develops layers of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and oak character from barrel maturation. The mouthfeel is smooth and silky despite the high alcohol, with just enough structure to prevent cloying.

sweetfull-bodiedchocolatedark fruitoak influencesmooth

◑ Finish

Long and warming, with fruit notes lingering as the alcoholic heat gradually builds. A clean, dry quality emerges in the aftertaste, preventing heaviness and inviting another sip.

long finishwarming alcohollingering fruit
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
88
Appearance
86
Finish
85
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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.

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