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Flötzinger Weihnachtsbock

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Flötzinger Weihnachtsbock is the pale bock the brewery releases for the Advent season, brewed to 16 percent original gravity. It pours a honey-coloured gold. The beer is malt-driven, with notes of honey, biscuit and light caramel, a soft sweetness and a gentle herbal hop that keeps it balanced. Despite its strength it drinks elegantly and smoothly, with a warm, rounded finish.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoneyherbal
malty
honey
herbal
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malt sweetness—honey and biscuit notes come forward clearly.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flötzinger Weihnachtsbock

◎ Appearance

Pours a luminous honey-coloured gold with excellent clarity. The head is substantial and persistent, laying down fine lacing on the glass wall. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

honey goldclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malt sweetness—honey and biscuit notes come forward clearly. Behind these sit gentle hints of light caramel and a delicate herbal hop character that adds quiet complexity without assertiveness. The overall impression is warm and inviting, with no harsh or aggressive elements.

honey, biscuitlight caramelherbal hop

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-forward, with the promised honey and biscuit foundation establishing immediate character. The mid-palate reveals a soft sweetness balanced by gentle herbal hop notes that prevent cloying. Despite 7% ABV and 16° Plato gravity, the beer drinks with elegance and restraint, never heavy or overstated.

malt-drivensoft sweetnessbalanced hop

◑ Finish

The finish is warm and rounded, with lingering malt sweetness and a subtle herbal dryness. The aftertaste remains clean and never sticky, allowing the beer to close gracefully.

warm finishclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
81
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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