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Lentebock

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A golden, top-fermented spring seasonal at 7.2%: fruity and creamy, with apple and pear, a hint of honey, a little sweetness with a fresh touch of acidity, and a firm finish. It began as the brewers' own take on Oktoberfest Märzen; waiting until October seemed a shame, so they turned it into a beer to welcome spring. It used to be called Meibock.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoneypeach
fruity
honey
peach
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with gentle stone fruit esters—ripe pear and apple dominate—underscored by a delicate floral note from noble hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lentebock

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and luminosity characteristic of a well-crafted spring lager. The head is dense and persistent, with fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass walls. Carbonation is lively and evenly distributed, lending the beer visual vivacity.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle stone fruit esters—ripe pear and apple dominate—underscored by a delicate floral note from noble hops. A soft honey sweetness emerges in the background, complemented by light, clean malt undertones that avoid any roast or heavy character. The overall impression is bright and inviting, with no harsh alcohol presence.

pear and applehoney notesnoble hop floralsclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and creamy, with the promised apple and pear fruit taking centre stage on the palate. Mid-palate reveals a restrained sweetness balanced by a crisp, refreshing acidity that prevents cloying. The finish carries subtle peach notes and a touch of caramel malt depth, all held together by restrained bitterness and a firm, dry conclusion.

creamy entryfruit-forwardbalanced sweetnesscrisp acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-long, with the acidity providing lift and the malt offering gentle structure without dominating. A light, moreish dryness persists, encouraging the next sip.

clean finishmedium-longdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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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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