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Únětický speciál Masopustní bock 16°

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Dense maltiness dominates the palate with notes of honey gingerbread, and a gentle hop bitterness appears in the finish. The bottom-fermented special has a deep golden to copper colour and a higher alcohol content. It is unfiltered, unpasteurised and on offer only in February. Main fermentation lasts eight days, maturation 25.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter37 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoneyspicy
malty
honey
spicy
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
Rich malty foundation opens with pronounced honey and gingerbread spice notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Únětický speciál Masopustní bock 16°

◎ Appearance

Deep golden to copper hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head. The unfiltered character brings fine suspended matter that catches light without cloudiness, while carbonation forms a fine, stable collar that clings to the glass.

deep golden-copperdense headbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Rich malty foundation opens with pronounced honey and gingerbread spice notes. Subtle noble hop aromatics provide herbal and floral undertones that frame the assertive malt backbone without dominating the bouquet.

honeygingerbread spicenoble hopsmalty depth

◐ Taste

Dense malt character dominates the palate with notes of bread crust, honey, and light caramel sweetness. A gentle but present hop bitterness emerges in the mid-palate, building toward a dry, slightly peppery finish that balances the rich sweetness.

malty sweetnesshoney notesbalanced bitternessspicy warmth

◑ Finish

Long, warming finish with lingering malt sweetness and a gentle drying bitterness. The elevated alcohol content provides a soft, boozy warmth that extends the aftertaste without harshness.

warming finishmalt sweetnesssmooth alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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