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Schwanenbräu Weihnachtsbock

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The Weihnachtsbock is Schwanenbräu's seasonal strong beer, on offer at the inn from December. Despite the Christmas name it is a pale bock: golden and clear with a stable, fine-bubbled white head. The nose shows malt with a honey-like sweetness and a light yeasty note. On the palate it starts gently sweet, then turns noticeably hoppy and bitter for the style, which keeps the strength in check. The finish is slightly sticky.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeyhoppymalty
honey
hoppy
malty
yeasty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, prominent malt character underscored by a honey-like sweetness.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwanenbräu Weihnachtsbock

◎ Appearance

Golden and crystalline, with excellent clarity throughout. A stable, fine-bubbled white head forms and persists, showing good adhesion to the glass. The pale amber hue is characteristic of the Heller Bock style, catching light with a warm radiance.

golden, crystallinepersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, prominent malt character underscored by a honey-like sweetness. A light, grainy yeast note rounds out the profile without dominating. The overall impression is approachable and inviting, with no rough or oxidative elements.

malt-forwardhoney sweetnesssoft yeast presence

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and sweet, evolving through mid-palate into a pronounced bitterness and hop character that cuts through the underlying malt sweetness. This bitterness is assertive for a Heller Bock, providing structural support and preventing cloying sensations.

balanced sweet-bitterhop-drivenwell-structured

◑ Finish

The finish carries a slight residual stickiness, typical of strong lagers, with lingering bitterness that extends the drinking experience. The aftertaste remains clean without sharp edges.

sticky residuelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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 Heller Bock

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Heller 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 Heller Bock

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