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Böser Bock

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Böser Bock, also known as the Krampus bock, is a bock from the Gablitzer brewery. On its overview page the brewery says that when the Krampus wants to bring the grown-up children a present, he will probably have the Böser Bock brewed again. Brewed by hand in Purkersdorf, in the Vienna Woods.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramel
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with warm, toasted malt notes—bread crust and slight caramel—backed by a gentle herbal and spicy character from noble hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Böser Bock

◎ Appearance

Böser Bock presents a deep amber to copper hue, typical of the Bock family, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a delicate lacing that clings to the glass as the beer descends.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm, toasted malt notes—bread crust and slight caramel—backed by a gentle herbal and spicy character from noble hops. Beneath lies a soft, clean fermentation profile with no prominent yeast esters, allowing the malt foundation to lead.

toasted maltbread crustherbal hopclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate is full and malty on entry, with flavors of biscuit, light toffee, and a subtle sweetness that builds in the mid-palate. The bitterness is restrained and refined at 25 IBU, offering just enough structural balance without overshadowing the malt's breadth.

full malt bodybiscuit, toffeerestrained bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering malt warmth and a gentle herbal fade. The 6.7% ABV sits comfortably on the palate, neither intrusive nor dissipating.

malt warmthmoderate lengthherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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Food Pairing

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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.

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