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Linzer Winterbock

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Rich golden yellow, with fruity notes and full malt tones. The body is strong, the hopping firm with Mühlviertel aroma hops, and the finish warming. The brewery calls it its first Linzer Bockbier; the 2025 edition was presented at the annual Bockbierbangeln on 6 November 2025, where the first keg was tapped with Linz mayor Dietmar Prammer.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyfruityhoppy
malty
fruity
hoppy
noble hop
caramel
Aroma
A welcoming bouquet dominated by clean malt character with underlying fruity esters—hints of dried stone fruit and subtle honey.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Linzer Winterbock

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and stable, fine white head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is evident and well-integrated, giving the beer a lively yet composed presence in the bowl.

golden-yellowclear, fine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

A welcoming bouquet dominated by clean malt character with underlying fruity esters—hints of dried stone fruit and subtle honey. The Mühlviertel aroma hops emerge as herbal and noble notes, restrained and refined rather than assertive, supporting rather than overwhelming the malt foundation.

malty, noble-hopdried fruit estersherbal, refined

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and malty on entry, with a rich, bread-like sweetness that builds through the mid-palate, complemented by gentle caramel undertones. The hopping provides a firm but balanced bitterness that frames rather than dominates, while a subtle fruity warmth carries through the entire palate, creating depth without harshness.

full-bodied maltbread-like sweetnessbalanced bitterness, warming alcohol

◑ Finish

A long, warming finish with lingering malt sweetness and soft noble-hop bitterness fading gradually. The gentle alcohol heat persists pleasantly, inviting contemplation rather than quick consumption.

warming, long finishsoft bitterness fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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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