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Brugse Bok

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The autumn bock of the Brugse Zot family follows the German and Dutch tradition of seasonal bock beers. Roasted malts give Brugse Bok a full malty aroma with spiciness and dark fruit, and the palate pairs a light bitterness with hints of caramel and raisin. At 6.5% it returns every year as a seasonal beer, brewed to a recipe of its own.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark23
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Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyroasteddark fruit
malty
roasted
dark fruit
spicy
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with rich roasted malt character and pronounced dark fruit notes—plum and raisin dominate.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brugse Bok

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a creamy visual presence throughout the pour.

deep chestnut brownexcellent head retentionfine lacingmoderately carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with rich roasted malt character and pronounced dark fruit notes—plum and raisin dominate. Subtle spice undertones emerge alongside the malt foundation, creating a warm and inviting aromatic profile that speaks to the beer's seasonal heritage.

roasted maltdark fruitraisin and plumwarm spice

◐ Taste

Full-bodied malt sweetness forms the foundation, with caramel notes providing depth and complexity. A light but clean bitterness enters on the mid-palate, balancing the raisin and spiced malt character without overwhelming the smooth, moreish body.

full malt sweetnesscaramel complexitylight bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, with lingering malt warmth and subtle spice fading gracefully. A touch of booziness becomes apparent in the aftertaste, appropriate to the 6.5% ABV.

malt warmthlingering spicewarming finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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

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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.

Finding a similar Bock

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