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Josefibock

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Josefibock is a traditional Bavarian bock beer brewed by Brauerei Reutberg, showcasing rich malt character and a smooth, warming finish. This classic strong lager delivers depth and complexity typical of the bock style, with noble hops providing subtle balance.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltytoastycaramel
malty
toasty
caramel
honey
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose reveals classic bock character with prominent toasted and caramel malt aromas, complemented by subtle noble hop notes that provide gentle balance without assertiveness.
also:dark fruit
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Josefibock

◎ Appearance

Josefibock displays a deep amber to brown hue characteristic of traditional Bavarian bocks, with excellent clarity and a rich, creamy head that demonstrates fine carbonation and good retention. The beer's color suggests substantial malt depth and the classic appearance of a well-crafted strong lager.

deep amberclearcreamy headrich brown

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals classic bock character with prominent toasted and caramel malt aromas, complemented by subtle noble hop notes that provide gentle balance without assertiveness. Bread-like and slightly roasted malt notes emerge, characteristic of traditional Bavarian brewing, with warming alcohol vapors adding complexity.

toasted maltcaramelnoble hopsbread

◐ Taste

The palate enters with sweet malty richness and full-bodied texture that coats the mouth beautifully. Mid-palate develops layers of caramel, roasted malt, and bread character with creamy smoothness, while subtle hop bitterness provides restraint and balance without overwhelming the malt-forward profile.

malty-sweetcaramelfull-bodiedsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming with lingering malty-sweet notes and gentle alcohol warmth that characterizes the 7.2% ABV. The aftertaste remains clean and pleasantly dry, with residual caramel and bread notes fading gracefully.

warmingmalty finishlingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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

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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.

Finding a similar Bock

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