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Wagner Bock

Wagner-Bräu Kemmern
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🌍 Germany · Bock · One of 56 Bocks in hopIQ

A winter bock brewed for the Christmas season at 16.5 °P and given a long lagering period before release. It pours amber to light brown. The nose is clearly malty, and on the palate the malt fills the mouth without becoming broad or cloying, because light roasted notes add a savoury counterweight to the sweetness. Selected aroma hops give a firm, lingering finish.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
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
noble hop
Malt character
malty
roasted
caramel

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wagner Bock

◎ Appearance

Wagner Bock presents a clear amber to light brown body with good depth of color befitting its 15 SRM and 16.5 °P gravity. The head forms with moderate density and displays solid retention, with a fine lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is gentle, appropriate to the lagering tradition and the beer's smooth, full-bodied character.

amber to light brownclearmoderate headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a clean, pronounced malt character—the result of its extended lagering period. Beneath the malt foundation lie subtle roasted notes that add depth without harshness, complemented by a delicate but present noble-hop aroma that adds herbal definition. No yeast-derived esters or sulfur compounds intrude; the focus remains on the interplay of grain and hop.

clean maltsubtle roastednoble hopwell-integrated

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, malty sweetness that builds across the mid-palate, but the contribution of light roasted character prevents any cloying sensation. The beer sits fully in the mouth, with a substantial body that feels satisfying rather than heavy. Noble hops provide a firm counterpoint to the sweetness, establishing a controlled, lingering bitterness that persists into the finish.

malty sweetnesslight roastedsmoothfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with the noble-hop bitterness holding the stage as residual malt sweetness recedes. A faint warmth from the 6.6% ABV becomes apparent here, adding a subtle boozy note that frames the beer's complexity.

dry finishlingering hop bitternesssubtle warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wagner 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 Wagner 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, roasted, sweet character as Wagner Bock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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