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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
carameldark fruittoasty
caramel
dark fruit
toasty
roasted
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent toasted cereal and ripe dark fruit notes, creating an inviting and complex bouquet.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

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
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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