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Strahov Festbock

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The brewery calls it a festival classic: a bock with a strong malt body, lower bitterness and, despite its strength, high drinkability. Its unusual aroma comes from modern German hops, and drinkers notice a malty, caramel-like sweetness. It is brewed in autumn and was made again for the brewery's October Beer & Food Fest.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelspicy hop
malty
caramel
spicy hop
Aroma
The nose leads with sweet caramel and toasted malt notes, layered with subtle spice and herbal character from modern German noble hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Strahov Festbock

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown color with excellent clarity. The dense, cream-colored head displays strong retention and forms a fine lattice of lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

deep amberdense headexcellent claritystrong lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with sweet caramel and toasted malt notes, layered with subtle spice and herbal character from modern German noble hops. A gentle warmth from the alcohol supports the malty foundation without dominating. The bouquet remains inviting and balanced rather than aggressive.

caramel sweetnesstoasted maltnoble hopsspice and herbs

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malty, with pronounced caramel sweetness on the mid-palate. Spicy-hop bitterness emerges gradually, providing balance without overwhelming the soft malt structure. The beer finishes smooth and clean, with a gentle warming sensation from its strength.

full malt bodycaramel-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is malty and slightly sweet, fading to a dry, spicy note from the hops. A lingering warmth persists, characteristic of the style and strength, without any harsh edges.

malty finishdry spicewarming
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
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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What to eat with Strahov Festbock

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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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