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Griess Bockbier

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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
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeycaramelfloral
honey
caramel
floral
citrusy
malty
spicy hop
Aroma
Honey and caramel malts dominate the nose, creating a rich, sweet foundation.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
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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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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