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Griess Bockbier

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

The Bockbier is the only batch of its kind the brewery makes each year. It is tapped at the Bockbieranstich at the brewery and then poured through the winter months. The unfiltered bock lagers for about three months and is hopped with Hallertauer Tradition and Herkules; its colour sits at pale amber. Honey and caramel malt lead the nose, joined by a floral, lightly peppery hop note and a hint of pineapple and citrus. The body is leaner than the strength suggests, and a pronounced bitterness carries through to a dry finish.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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

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
citrusy
spicy hop
Malt character
caramel
honey
malty

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Griess Bockbier

Appearance

Pale amber in color, presenting as a clear, bright lagering. The unfiltered character does not cloud the presentation. Head retention is firm, with stable lacing that clings to the glass through the drink.

pale amberclearstable headgood lacing

Aroma

Honey and caramel malts dominate the nose, creating a rich, sweet foundation. Hallertauer Tradition and Herkules hops introduce a floral character with a lightly peppery edge. Underneath, subtle citrus and pineapple notes emerge, adding brightness and complexity.

honeycaramel maltfloral hopscitrus and pineapple

Taste

The palate opens with malty sweetness balanced by a pronounced bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. Despite the 7.2% strength, the body reads leaner than expected, allowing the hop bitterness and malt character to remain distinct and well-articulated. Spicy hop notes persist throughout, lending definition to the finish.

bitterlean bodymalt-forwardspicy hop bite

Finish

The finish is notably dry, with lingering bitterness and a clean, mineral-like aftertaste. The three-month lagering contributes to a smooth, refined conclusion without astringency.

dry finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Griess Bockbier

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 Griess Bockbier

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 bitter, dry, honey character as Griess Bockbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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