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Naughty Goat

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Naughty Goat is a German-style bock from Laughing Sun in Bismarck. It shows light notes of caramel and toffee and a slightly sweet finish. Although ruby brown in color, it is light in body and balanced by light additions of hops. It is poured in the brewery's taproom on East Front Avenue and at other bars.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft caramel and toffee notes, supported by a subtle, grainy malt sweetness.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Naughty Goat

◎ Appearance

Naughty Goat presents a ruby-brown hue with good clarity and a modest, persistent head. The carbonation is gentle, creating a fine bead rather than aggressive effervescence. The color sits at the darker end of the bock spectrum while maintaining a translucent quality that suggests a lighter body than its appearance alone might suggest.

ruby brownclearfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft caramel and toffee notes, supported by a subtle, grainy malt sweetness. Herbal hop character emerges in the background, light and restrained rather than assertive. The overall profile is inviting and approachable, with no harsh alcohol volatility.

carameltoffeegrainy maltlight herbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced caramel maltiness that carries through cleanly without heaviness. Mid-palate exhibits a gentle sweetness balanced by modest hop bitterness (25 IBU), preventing cloying character. The finish remains smooth and well-integrated, with malt and subtle hop notes meeting in equilibrium.

smooth-drinkingmalty sweetnessbalanced bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately brief, with lingering notes of caramel and malt fading gracefully. A gentle warmth from the 6.8% ABV remains present without dominating the aftertaste.

smooth aftertastewarming alcohol
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
77
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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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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