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Schinderhannes Bock

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Tettnang aroma hops make the bitterness rounded and pleasant, set against a malty body and a subtle hop note. Pale golden and bright-filtered, intensely hopped and bottom-fermented, 7.1% ABV at 16% original gravity. Brewed from water, barley malt and hops; best at around 7 °C.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppynoble hopmalty
hoppy
noble hop
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent noble-hop character from Tettnang, displaying floral and herbal notes with a subtle spice edge.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schinderhannes Bock

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with brilliant clarity achieved through bright filtration. The beer presents a fine, stable head with good foam retention and lacing. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily through the glass.

pale goldenbright and clearstable foamfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent noble-hop character from Tettnang, displaying floral and herbal notes with a subtle spice edge. Beneath the hops lies a clean malty sweetness with faint grain notes, while bottom fermentation keeps the profile crisp and composed. The overall impression is refined and well-balanced, with no yeast-derived esters or phenols.

noble hopsherbal and floralclean maltbright fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and full-bodied, with a rounded malty foundation supporting the beer's 7.1% alcohol. Tettnang hops deliver a pleasant, grounded bitterness that integrates seamlessly rather than dominating, while subtle caramel and grain notes provide depth. The finish is crisp and clean, with the hop bitterness lingering gently without harshness.

rounded bitternessfull malt bodysmooth palatehoppy finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long and satisfying, with fading malt sweetness and a persistent but pleasant hop bite. The 35 IBU level ensures bitterness remains present without becoming astringent or fatiguing.

persistent hop biteclean aftertastelong finish
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
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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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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