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Stadtmusikanten Bock

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Dark caramel malts with candied fruit on the nose, a full, malty, slightly sweet palate and a warming finish with fine bitterness and discreet sweetness. A dark, bottom-fermented bock at 6.5 %, dark amber and almost clear after long cold maturation, created with the Vereinte Bremer Brauer, the Schulzentrum am Rübekamp, Freie Brau Union Bremen and Messe Bremen.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltydark fruit
caramel
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with caramel and toffee notes from deep Munich and Vienna malts, followed by subtle candied fruit aromas—hints of dried stone fruit and raisin.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stadtmusikanten Bock

◎ Appearance

Dark amber hue with excellent clarity achieved through extended cold conditioning. The head forms a stable, cream-colored foam that clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated.

dark amberclearstable foam lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with caramel and toffee notes from deep Munich and Vienna malts, followed by subtle candied fruit aromas—hints of dried stone fruit and raisin. A soft, warming alcohol note emerges in the background without harshness.

caramel, toffeecandied fruitmalt-forward

◐ Taste

A full, malty palate opens with sweet caramel and toasted grain, evolving toward gentle dark fruit undertones. The bitterness is restrained and noble, providing balance without dominating; a discreet sweetness persists into the mid-palate. The mouthfeel is smooth and substantial.

full-bodiedsweet maltfine bitterness balance

◑ Finish

The finish is warming and moderately long, with the alcohol presence felt as gentle heat rather than harsh burn. A subtle interplay of residual sweetness and fine bitterness lingers gently on the palate.

warming finishbalanced sweet-bitter
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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.

Finding a similar Bock

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