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Mohrenbräu Festbock

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Honey-like in the nose, malt-forward and full-bodied on the palate with a mild bitterness and a bready touch; over time fruity sherry aromas develop. An amber, bottom-fermented strong beer of 7.0% and 16.6° Stammwürze from barley and caramel malt, bottled seasonally in limited quantity for Christmas and Easter.

ABV
7.0%
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
honeybreadymalty
honey
bready
malty
fruity
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced honey and caramel notes, followed by bready, toasted Malz character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mohrenbräu Festbock

◎ Appearance

Clear amber body with a deep golden-brown hue, reflecting the caramel Malz backbone. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and persists with fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass. Moderate carbonation creates a gentle effervescence appropriate to the style.

amber, deepcreamy headclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced honey and caramel notes, followed by bready, toasted Malz character. As the beer warms, fruity sherry aromas emerge alongside subtle dark fruit undertones, adding complexity without sharp alcohol burn.

honey, caramelbready Malzsherry fruit

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with honeyed sweetness and soft caramel malt presence dominating the palate. Mid-palate reveals bready, doughy notes with a gentle dark fruit warmth; mild bitterness provides subtle balance without aggression. The finish carries lingering malt sweetness with a touch of boozy warmth.

full-bodiedmalt-forwardmild bitterness

◑ Finish

Smooth, moderately long finish with honey and toasted Malz persisting on the aftertaste. A gentle warmth from the 7% ABV fades gradually, leaving a pleasant residual sweetness.

smoothhoney, malt
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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