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Bockbier

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Dark brown and strong, this Bockbier shows full malt flavour with a fine caramel note and is described by the brewery as very full-bodied and easy-drinking. It reaches 7.1% ABV from an original gravity of 16.5%. Freiberg has brewed a dark, süffig beer since long ago, and the Bockbier carries that tradition forward from barley malt, hops and hop extract.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramel
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced malt character, revealing layers of caramel sweetness and gentle toasted grain.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bockbier

◎ Appearance

Deep brown with russet undertones, presenting a clear and luminous body that catches light with warmth. The head forms dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing that marks each sip. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft, creamy texture to the visual presentation.

deep brownclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced malt character, revealing layers of caramel sweetness and gentle toasted grain. Noble hop varieties contribute a subtle herbal and spicy undertone that frames without dominating the malt foundation. A whisper of alcohol warmth emerges as the beer opens, adding depth without harshness.

caramel maltnoble hopstoasted grainwarming alcohol

◐ Taste

On entry, full malty sweetness unfolds, carried by a smooth, velvety body that coats the palate generously. Mid-palate reveals layers of caramel and bread crust complexity, while moderate bitterness at 25 IBU provides structural balance without challenge. The finish is clean and warming, with residual malt sweetness giving way to a dry, slightly peppery conclusion.

full-bodiedmalt-forwardsmooth palatebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers gently with caramel notes and subtle alcohol warmth, fading into a dry, malt-dusted conclusion. Length is moderate to long, leaving the mouth satisfied without residual heaviness.

warming finishmalt aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, malty, caramel character as Bockbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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