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Greifenklau Roter Bock

Brauerei Greifenklau
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🌍 Germany · Bock · One of 52 Bocks in hopIQ

A red bock brewed at 16.8 °P and tapped each March. It pours reddish copper to chestnut. Bread crust and caramel lead the malt, joined by a raisin-like sweetness and a gentle warmth from the alcohol; the body is full without feeling heavy, and the finish stays round. The brewery lists it as cold-hopped with the Australian variety Ella, which lends the nose a light floral and spicy edge.

ABV
7%
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
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

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Bock.
Hop character
floral
spicy hop
Malt character
caramel
malty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Greifenklau Roter Bock

Appearance

The beer presents a reddish copper to chestnut hue, characteristic of the Bock style and reflective of its depth of malt character. The pour is clear with a stable, creamy head that clings to the glass with good lacing, indicating proper carbonation and foam stability.

reddish copperclearcreamy headgood lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with toasted bread crust and rich caramel notes from the well-developed malt bill at 16.8 °P. Cold hopping with Ella imparts a light floral complexity and subtle spice that frames the malt without overwhelming it, while raisin-like esters add depth and suggest the beer's warming alcohol presence.

bread crustcaramelfloral spiceraisin esters

Taste

The palate is full-bodied and malty, opening with pronounced caramel sweetness balanced by gentle hop bitterness that never dominates. Dark fruit notes and a subtle boozy warmth develop through the mid-palate, creating a smooth, integrated drinking experience without harshness or cloying residue.

full-bodiedcaramel sweetnessdark fruitsmooth

Finish

The finish remains round and lingering, with caramel and subtle spice notes persisting without drying out the palate. The aftertaste is warm and malty, leaving a gentle impression of alcohol and toasted grain.

round finishwarm aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Greifenklau Roter 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 Greifenklau Roter 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, full-bodied, malty character as Greifenklau Roter Bock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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