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Brewed since 1975 and marking its fiftieth year in 2025. Five malt varieties go into it, and the brewery still works with a bottom-fermenting yeast strain dating from the last century, which it credits for the full character. The long lagering supplies the depth. At 6.5 percent it is the strongest beer under the Lindeboom name apart from the anniversary quadrupel.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltycaramel
malty
caramel
Aroma
Malty complexity leads the nose, with pronounced bread crust and toffee notes from five distinct malts.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bock

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown, characteristic of a classic Bock, with excellent clarity. The head forms dense and persistent, with strong lacing that clings to the glass through each sip. Fine carbonation sustains the foam structure throughout the pour.

deep amberpersistent headexcellent lacingfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Malty complexity leads the nose, with pronounced bread crust and toffee notes from five distinct malts. A gentle warmth from the 6.5% ABV emerges gradually, balanced by subtle fruity esters that speak to the legacy yeast strain's character. The overall impression is clean and integrally malty rather than hoppy.

complex maltbread crusttoffee notessubtle fruit esters

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on entry with a rich, smooth palate that shows caramel sweetness and deep grain character. The long lagering adds layer and roundness; bitterness remains restrained and integrated, never competing with the malt foundation. The mid-palate carries weight and warmth without sharp edges or harsh alcohol.

full-bodiedcaramel sweetnesssmooth grainrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with residual malt sweetness and a gentle warming alcohol glow that persists for several minutes. The aftertaste remains malty and slightly bread-like, free of harshness.

lingering maltgentle warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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