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Josephi-Bock

Brauerei Keesmann
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🌍 Germany · Bock · One of 52 Bocks in hopIQ

A pale Bock for Lent, poured from Ash Wednesday until it runs out, with Saint Joseph's Day in March as its namesake. It is deep gold to light amber, slightly darker than the autumn Bock, with a creamy white head. The aroma is richly malty with honey and bready notes, underpinned by hops. On the palate it feels fuller and a little more angular than its autumn sibling, with ripe fruit, a faint white-wine-like acidity and more noticeable alcohol. The finish lingers, half dry and half bitter, with hop character showing through.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
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Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
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Sweetness
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Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
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Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Bock.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Josephi-Bock

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Josephi-Bock

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, fruity, honey character as Josephi-Bock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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