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Genesee Spring Bock

Genesee Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Bock · One of 61 Bocks in hopIQ

Released each spring since 1951, the bock is lagered through the winter for a hearty, full-flavoured character. It pours a clear deep amber to copper-brown with an off-white head. The aroma brings lightly toasted bread crust, caramel and toffee with hints of nut and wood. The palate follows with bready, nutty malt and moderate sweetness over low bitterness, and the medium body ends on a fairly dry finish.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
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

A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Bock.
Malt character
caramel
bready
nutty
toasty
malty
Distinctive notes
oak

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Genesee Spring Bock

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear deep amber to copper-brown with excellent translucency. An off-white head forms with moderate density and displays good retention and lacing throughout the glass. The carbonation presents as fine and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's polished appearance.

deep amberclearoff-white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with lightly toasted bread crust and caramel sweetness, followed by toffee notes that linger pleasantly. Subtle undertones of nut and a whisper of wood emerge on closer inspection, creating a complex yet harmonious aromatic profile characteristic of a well-aged lager.

toasted breadcarameltoffeenutty notes

◐ Taste

Entry brings bready, nutty maltiness with moderate sweetness that sits comfortably on the palate. The mid-palate shows a clean malt backbone with low bitterness that never overwhelms, allowing the grain character to remain central. The finish is fairly dry, with the residual sweetness giving way to a subtle astringency.

breadynutty maltmoderate sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium body carries through to a fairly dry conclusion, with lingering malt and a gentle drying sensation. The aftertaste is clean and uncluttered, offering a satisfying farewell without harshness.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Genesee Spring 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 Genesee Spring 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 caramel, toasty, nutty character as Genesee Spring Bock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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