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Double Chocolate Bock

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Robust layers of decadent milk chocolate, creamy vanilla and silky caramel lean on a sweet, malty base. This bock runs at 6.5 % ABV and arrives seasonally from November, a winter beer of the Block House line, made for cozying up. Pittsburgh Brewing Company was formed in 1899 from 21 local breweries.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatevanillacaramel
chocolate
vanilla
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced milk chocolate and creamy vanilla notes, supported by a sweet, caramel-forward maltiness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Chocolate Bock

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown hue with excellent clarity and a dense, tan head that clings persistently to the glass. The beer displays strong schaumhaftung, leaving thick lacing as you drink. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, appropriate for the style.

deep amberdense headpersistent lacingwell-clarified

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced milk chocolate and creamy vanilla notes, supported by a sweet, caramel-forward maltiness. Subtle boozy warmth emerges beneath, while the overall impression remains soft and rounded rather than aggressive. Noble hop character is minimal, allowing the malt and adjuncts to dominate.

milk chocolatevanilla creamsweet caramellow hop presence

◐ Taste

The palate unfolds with silky texture and rich layers of chocolate and caramel that build through the mid-palate. Sweetness is prominent but tempered by gentle bitterness (25 IBU) and a clean, malty foundation that prevents the beer from becoming cloying. Vanilla and creamy notes persist, creating a smooth, full-bodied experience.

chocolate-forwardcreamy mouthfeelbalanced sweetnesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-long, with lingering chocolate and caramel notes that fade gracefully. Mild warmth from the 6.5% ABV remains subtle and integrated, leaving a pleasant, malty sweetness in the aftertaste.

chocolate aftertastegentle warmthmalty lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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