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Spring Bock

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A copper-colored German-style Bock with a smooth, malty taste and a hint of sweetness; a light addition of hops balances the malt. Five types of malt build the flavor, Perle and Saaz are the hops, and the lager takes eight weeks to ferment and age. At 6.9% ABV and 24 IBU it debuted in February 1998 and is brewed from December to March. Silver at the 1998 World Beer Cup.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Silver · 1998
World Beer Cup
Traditional Bock
★Silver — World Beer Cup (Traditional Bock)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltynoble hopcaramel
malty
noble hop
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with gentle malt—bread crust, light caramel, and a faint honey sweetness from the five-malt bill.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spring Bock

◎ Appearance

A clear, copper-toned body with good depth and lustre, characteristic of the Bock style. The head is compact and creamy, showing fine adhesion to the glass as the beer settles. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

copper, clearcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with gentle malt—bread crust, light caramel, and a faint honey sweetness from the five-malt bill. Noble hops (Saaz and Perle) contribute a delicate herbal undertone, restrained and complementary. There is no harsh alcohol burn, and the overall impression is soft and inviting.

malty, bread-likenoble hopssubtle honey

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, malty foundation; caramel and light bread tones sit comfortably in the mid-palate without becoming cloying. The 24 IBUs provide restrained, noble-hop bitterness that cuts the inherent sweetness cleanly. A 6.9% alcohol presence is perceptible but well-concealed by the malt body, delivering fullness without heat.

smooth, maltybalanced sweetnessgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading smoothly from caramel to a dry, herbal note. The aftertaste remains pleasant and malt-forward, with no lingering harshness or astringency.

dry finishmalt persistence
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
84
Finish
81
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

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