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3 Schwestern Bock

Brauerei Frastanz
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🌍 Austria · Bock · One of 55 Bocks in hopIQ

An organic bock of 16.9 °P named after the Drei Schwestern massif above Frastanz, the mountain that also appears in the brewery's logo. Organic malt and a long maturation give it a firm body. It is amber and bright. Orange-chocolate shavings and hot cocoa lead the nose; the palate is livelier and more bitter than many bocks, driven by orange zest and a light roast bitterness over a solid malt base.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Full-bodied and mildly bitter.

A rich frame with the edge held in check — the weight rolls forward on its own terms.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Bock.
Hop character
orange
Malt character
malty
chocolate
roasted
caramel

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 3 Schwestern Bock

Appearance

Amber and bright, with good clarity and a stable head formation. The color displays the characteristic deep golden-brown hue typical of the Bock style, reflecting the organic malt backbone and moderate caramel development. Carbonation is present and lively without being aggressive.

amberbrightstable headgolden-brown

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced orange zest and chocolate shavings, followed by a warm note of hot cocoa. Underneath lies a clean, malty foundation from extended maturation, with subtle roast character that adds depth without dominance. The overall aromatics are balanced and inviting, with no sharp alcohol bite.

orange zestchocolatecocoaclean maltlight roast

Taste

The palate displays a firm, full-bodied structure built on solid malted grain character. Orange bitterness and light roast notes drive the mid-palate with more vigor than typical of the style, creating a lively interplay between sweet malt and measured bitterness. The finish carries the roast and citrus elements through cleanly, with no cloying sweetness.

full-bodiedorange peelroast bitternesssolid malt base

Finish

The finish is medium-length and drying, with lingering roast and orange complexity. Alcohol warmth is present but integrated, leaving a pleasantly bitter and slightly warming aftertaste.

dryingbitterwarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 3 Schwestern Bock

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 3 Schwestern Bock

About Bock

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, chocolate, bitter character as 3 Schwestern Bock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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