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Pinzga' Craft Bock

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Amber-coloured, fruity and finely hopped, served in the 0.33 litre bottle. The brewery presents it with a wink as a beer that goes straight to the head. It is filled into swing-top bottles, where it finishes fermenting. The brewing water comes from the Wölfel spring in Fusch, the same source the brewery uses for the whole range.

ABV
6.9%
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
fruityhoppycaramel
fruity
hoppy
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose balances fruit-forward notes—subtle stone fruit and ripe citrus—with clean noble hop character and soft grain impressions.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pinzga' Craft Bock

◎ Appearance

Amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is gentle and steady, appropriate to the bottle-conditioned format. The colour sits comfortably in the medium-amber range, suggesting restrained caramel malt character.

amber, clearfine head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose balances fruit-forward notes—subtle stone fruit and ripe citrus—with clean noble hop character and soft grain impressions. Underneath runs a thread of caramel and honey sweetness from the malt bill. The yeast contributes a gentle, slightly fruity undertone without dominating; the spring water's mineral character remains discreet in the background.

fruity, stone fruitnoble hopscaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-driven, with caramel and honeyed grain flavours establishing the foundation. The mid-palate reveals ripe fruit—pear and apricot notes—balanced against restrained hop bitterness that sits at 25 IBU. The spirit's warmth is present but unobtrusive, lending a soft, drinking-friendly texture without harshness. Finish transitions cleanly from fruit to a light, lingering malt sweetness.

malt-forwardripe fruit notesmoderate bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with a gentle fade from fruity sweetness into a dry, lightly grainy aftertaste. The alcohol warmth lingers without becoming spicy or aggressive, leaving the palate warm and satisfied.

medium finishdry malt character
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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