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Dark golden to amber, with the malts on the nose joined by a gentle line of spice and a floral note. The taste is full and clearly malty with lower to medium carbonation, and the warmth of alcohol arrives at the end. Brewed around Christmas, it is sometimes called a winter lager. Pilsner, caramel Munich and melanoidin malts meet Perle, Tradition and Mittelfrüh hops.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelfloral
malty
caramel
floral
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent malt character—caramel and toasted grain notes form the foundation.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bock

◎ Appearance

Dark golden to amber in color, presenting a clear, bright appearance with moderate head retention and fine lacing. The carbonation is low to medium, producing a quiet, stable foam that clings gently to the glass walls.

dark goldenclearfine lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent malt character—caramel and toasted grain notes form the foundation. A delicate spice and floral line weaves through, likely from Perle, Tradition, and Mittelfrüh hops, creating a refined, layered bouquet without sharp intensity.

malty sweetnessspice and floraltoasted grainrestrained hop

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and distinctly malty, with caramel and melanoidin character providing warmth and depth. Bitterness sits at a moderate level (35 IBU), allowing the malt sweetness to dominate while hop spice adds structure. Alcohol warmth emerges gradually toward the finish without harshness.

caramel maltfull bodybalanced bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with malt sweetness persisting alongside gentle alcohol heat. A mild spicy dryness fades slowly, leaving a warm, satisfying aftertaste.

smoothmalty persistencewarming fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
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

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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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