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Maneblusser Herfstbok

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Bitter with hints of ripe fruit, mellow and full-bodied: Maneblusser Herfstbok is a pale-amber autumn seasonal at 6.5%. It is brewed from barley, wheat and oats and seasoned with orange peel and grains of paradise, and it is available from September, when the autumn leaves begin to fall.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
orangefruityspicy
orange
fruity
spicy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes from orange peel, layered beneath a gentle spice character from grains of paradise.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maneblusser Herfstbok

◎ Appearance

Pale amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation befitting an autumn seasonal.

pale amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes from orange peel, layered beneath a gentle spice character from grains of paradise. A soft, grainy malt foundation supports the aromatics without overwhelming, while hints of ripe orchard fruit add complexity and seasonal appeal.

orange peelgrains of paradiseorchard fruitgrainy malt

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and smooth, with a balanced bitterness that frames rather than dominates. Orange and subtle spice flavors develop through the mid-palate, complemented by soft caramel sweetness and a gentle malty backbone from the barley-wheat-oat grain bill.

full-bodiedbalanced bitternessorangesubtle spice

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the citrus and spice notes fading gracefully into a lingering malt sweetness. The 6.5% ABV remains unobtrusive, lending warmth without harshness.

clean finishmalt sweetnesswarming
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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

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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.

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