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Bockor

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Malty with a subtle hop bitterness, sweet malts and a touch of hops in the nose: a bright gold lager (5.2 %) made from barley, maize grits, hops and water. About ten days of fermentation set its flavour, then three weeks of maturation at 0 °C and a double filtration give it clarity. It began as Ghinst Pils and became Bockor in 1934; its success later gave the whole brewery that name.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with clean malty sweetness, derived from barley and maize adjuncts, followed by a subtle noble hop character that suggests delicate floral and herbal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bockor

◎ Appearance

Bockor presents a bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity, the result of rigorous double filtration and three weeks of cold maturation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing, while steady carbonation creates a gentle effervescence typical of well-conditioned lagers.

bright goldcrystal clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean malty sweetness, derived from barley and maize adjuncts, followed by a subtle noble hop character that suggests delicate floral and herbal notes. There is no yeasty funk or oxidation, only a straightforward, inviting profile that reflects ten days of precise fermentation and subsequent conditioning.

sweet maltnoble hopsclean fermentationherbal accent

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and slightly sweet, with bready malt flavors forming the backbone at 80% of the sensory profile. The mid-palate remains smooth and crisp, building gentle bitterness (38 IBU) that balances the malt without dominating, while a touch of hop spice keeps the beer refreshing and dry rather than cloying.

malty backbonesmooth palategentle bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-short and clean, with bitter and hoppy notes fading quickly to leave a dry, refreshed palate. No lingering sweetness or astringency remains, only the memory of malt and a light peppery hop bite.

dry aftertastequick fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About German Pilsner

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What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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