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Samson Bock

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A strong full-malt bock-type beer in a bright amber colour, with fruity notes and a delicate caramel flavour. Samson's brewers took inspiration from the art of the late 19th century and from a 124-year-old book published for the brewery's 100th anniversary. The beer won the World's Best Lager Bock title at the World Beer Awards 2022, followed by silver in 2023 and 2025.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Winner · 2022
World Beer Awards
World's Best Lager Bock
Silver · 2023
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2025
World Beer Awards
★Winner — World Beer Awards (World's Best Lager Bock)
★Silver — World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitymaltycaramel
fruity
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and subtle citrus notes layered over a soft, bread-like maltz character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Samson Bock

◎ Appearance

A bright amber hue that glows with warm, honey-toned luminosity. The head forms with good density and displays persistent lacing against the glass. Carbonation appears moderate, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains the foam collar.

bright amberpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and subtle citrus notes layered over a soft, bread-like maltz character. Delicate caramel sweetness emerges in the background, complemented by a gentle floral hop presence that adds refinement without dominating. The overall impression is clean and inviting, reflecting careful fermentation.

stone fruitsoft maltz notesdelicate caramel

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with pronounced fruity sweetness that develops through the mid-palate into rich caramel tones. The body is substantial yet balanced, avoiding cloying excess through restrained hop bitterness and moderate alcohol warmth. The interplay between malt depth and fruit character creates a harmonious, sustained flavor profile.

fruity-sweet entrycaramel-rich mid-palatesmooth, full-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with caramel and malt characters persisting gently on the palate. Mild alcohol warmth adds structure without harshness, leading to a clean, satisfying close.

smooth finishlingering caramel
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
90
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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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