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Singer Bock

Brauerei Schmitt
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🌍 Germany · Bock · One of 70 Bocks in hopIQ

Seasonal strong lager from the Singen museum brewery, brewed once a year rather than kept on year-round; the brewery has marked its release with a bock tapping on site. Like the house pilsner it ferments in wooden vats and matures in oak barrels. Tasters describe a pleasantly malty bock with rounded grain sweetness, a noticeably spicy hop character that keeps it from turning cloying, and alcohol that stays surprisingly gentle for the style. The overall impression is warming and full yet easy to drink.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber15
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Bock.
Hop character
spicy hop
Malt character
malty
caramel
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
oak

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Singer Bock

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a dense foam collar that recedes gradually, leaving a lasting impression on the bowl.

deep ambercleardense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with rounded malt character—toasted grain and subtle caramel notes from careful oak maturation. Beneath lies a restrained but distinct spicy hop bouquet, likely from noble varieties, that prevents the malt sweetness from dominating and lends a gentle herbal complexity.

toasted maltcaramel notesspicy hopsherbal undertones

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, delivering a pleasant grain sweetness that builds through the mid-palate without becoming cloying. The spicy hop character emerges midway to provide structure and balance, while the alcohol—at 7% ABV—remains surprisingly unobtrusive and warming rather than hot. Finish is clean with a lingering grain-forward character.

smooth entrymalty sweetnessspicy balancewarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish unfolds gradually with a soft bitterness that resolves into a gentle malt fade. Aftertaste carries subtle toasted notes and a warming alcohol backdrop that encourages the next sip rather than overwhelming.

soft bitternessmalt fadewarming finish
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Singer 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 Singer 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 malty, spicy-hop, full-bodied character as Singer Bock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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