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A nutty start leads into creamy caramel, lightly spicy, with a small smoky touch and a dry finish. Munich malt gives the body, CaraMunich malt the caramel and an amber colour, while smoked and black malt dry it out. Hopped with the noble German hops Perle and Spalt and fermented with a Dutch lager culture. 6.5% ABV, gluten-free.

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
nuttycaramelnoble hop
nutty
caramel
noble hop
malty
smoky
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted nuts and a subtle caramel sweetness from the CaraMunich malt.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,vanilla

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaapse Bok

◎ Appearance

Amber hue with good clarity and a dense, persistent head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence without excess fizz.

amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted nuts and a subtle caramel sweetness from the CaraMunich malt. Noble German hops—Perle and Spalt—contribute a restrained herbal and slightly peppery edge, while a faint smokiness adds complexity without dominating the profile.

toasted nutscaramel maltherbal hopssubtle smoke

◐ Taste

A creamy, full-bodied palate leads with nutty and caramel notes, supported by the structure of Munich malt. Mid-palate reveals a gentle spice and hints of smoke that lend dryness, while the noble hops provide a measured bitterness that never overwhelms. The finish transitions cleanly toward a dry, malty conclusion.

creamy bodynutty-caramelnoble hop bitternessdry malt finish

◑ Finish

Dry and moderately long, with lingering notes of toasted grain and a whisper of smoke. The aftertaste remains smooth and balanced, without sharp edges or excessive alcohol warmth.

dry finishmalt persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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.

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