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Point Bock

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Point Bock goes back to a recipe first brewed in 1938. Production paused during the war and resumed in 1945, and the beer has come back every winter since, following a formula the brewers later rediscovered in the archives. Two-row and caramel malts give the dark amber beer a full body, while Tettnang hops keep the bitterness low. Toasted bread crust and caramel lead the nose over a faint roasted edge; the palate brings malt sweetness with toffee and light nuttiness before a soft, gently spicy finish.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2019
New York International Beer Competition
Silver · 2018
Los Angeles International Beer Competition
Gold · 2017
Los Angeles International Beer Competition
Gold · 2017
U.S. Beer Tasting Championship
Bronze · 2017
Denver International Beer Competition
Gold · 2016
Denver International Beer Competition
★Silver — New York International Beer Competition
★Silver — Los Angeles International Beer Competition
★Gold — Los Angeles International Beer Competition
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltytoasty
caramel
malty
toasty
bready
nutty
roasted
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent toasted bread crust and caramel sweetness, evoking fresh-baked pastry and confectionery notes.
also:spicy
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Point Bock

◎ Appearance

Point Bock presents as a dark amber liquid with excellent clarity and a rich golden-brown hue. The head is stable and well-formed, with fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and persistent, creating a gentle effervescence without excessive vigor.

dark amberclear, stable headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent toasted bread crust and caramel sweetness, evoking fresh-baked pastry and confectionery notes. A subtle roasted edge underpins the sweeter aromas, adding depth without harshness. The overall character is warm and inviting, with minimal hop presence allowing the malt to dominate.

toasted breadcaramelfaint roastlow hop aroma

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced malt sweetness and toffee character, backed by the full body that two-row and caramel malts provide. Light nutty notes emerge mid-palate, adding complexity to the sweet foundation. Tettnang hops remain restrained, contributing just enough bitterness to balance without dominating the finish.

malt sweetnesstoffeelight nuttylow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and gently spicy, fading smoothly without astringency or harsh aftertaste. A lingering malt sweetness persists, characteristic of the Bock style.

soft finishgently spicy
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
79
Finish
75
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.

Finding a similar Bock

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, caramel, malty character as Point Bock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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