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Quilmes Bock

Cerveza Quilmes
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🌍 Argentina · Bock · One of 40 Bocks in hopIQ

Quilmes Bock is brewed to a long-standing recipe from a selection of malted barleys and has been part of the range since the company's early years. It pours a deep burgundy brown with a dense, lasting head. Toasted cereal and ripe dark fruit lead the aroma, with a sharper, rustic edge behind them. The palate is robust and caramel-sweet, with roasted notes and a firmer bitterness than the rest of the Quilmes range, ending in a long, persistent finish.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Bock.
Malt character
caramel
roasted
toasty
malty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Quilmes Bock

Appearance

Quilmes Bock presents a striking deep burgundy-brown color that speaks to its robust malt bill and traditional brewing heritage. A dense, lasting head crowns the glass, indicating proper carbonation and head retention. The clarity is excellent, allowing the rich color to shine through.

deep burgundy-browndense headexcellent claritywell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with prominent toasted cereal and ripe dark fruit notes, creating an inviting and complex bouquet. A sharper, rustic edge underscores these primary aromas, adding depth and character typical of traditional European bock brewing. The overall profile is malty-forward without aggressive hop presence.

toasted cerealdark fruitrusticmalty

Taste

The palate is robust and caramel-sweet on entry, with pronounced roasted malt flavors developing through the mid-palate. A firmer bitterness than expected from Quilmes' typical range provides structure and balance, preventing cloying sweetness. The malt-forward character remains dominant while the modest alcohol warmth supports the overall body.

caramel-sweetroasted maltfirm bitternessrobust palate

Finish

The finish is long and persistent, with lingering roasted and caramel notes that slowly fade. A dry bitterness emerges in the aftertaste, leaving a satisfying and memorable conclusion.

long finishpersistentdry
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Quilmes Bock

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Quilmes Bock

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 caramel, dark fruit, toasty character as Quilmes Bock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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