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Bock 7

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A dunkler bock in the traditional German style, with a sturdy body of toasted malt, nuts, caramel and red fruit, a hint of coffee and mild bitter tones for balance. It is brewed only with German Weyermann malts from Bamberg and a subtle addition of English Bramling Cross hops.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastycaramelnutty
toasty
caramel
nutty
malty
dark fruit
coffee
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced toasted malt and hazelnut character, underpinned by subtle caramel sweetness and hints of ripe dark fruit.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bock 7

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown, translucent and well-clarified with excellent brightness. A dense, tan head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving distinct lacing on each sip. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

deep amber-brownexcellent lacingdense foambright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced toasted malt and hazelnut character, underpinned by subtle caramel sweetness and hints of ripe dark fruit. A delicate coffee note emerges on closer inspection, while Bramling Cross contributes gentle herbal and earthy undertones without dominating.

toasted malthazelnut and carameldark fruitcoffee and earth

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty with immediate toasted grain and nut flavors. The mid-palate develops smooth caramel sweetness alongside coffee depth, balanced by a restrained bittering that never overpowers. The body remains sturdy throughout, supported entirely by German Weyermann malts.

malty and toastedcaramel bodyrestrained bitternesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering toast and gentle coffee notes fading gracefully. Mild warmth from the 7% ABV registers without harshness, leaving a balanced, dry aftertaste.

warm, clean fadedry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
86
Finish
79
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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