Weihnachtsbock
A pale bottom-fermented bock brewed only for the weeks before Christmas and released in limited quantities. The brewery describes it as elegantly malt-forward, full-bodied and spicy, balanced by a distinct hop bitterness. Its pale barley malt suggests honey, soft bread and a light caramel sweetness under the spice. A few bottles of each batch are walled into an old rock cellar and brought out again a year later, a practice kept up since 2007; they take on a sherry-like note.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Weihnachtsbock
Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, bitter, malty character as Weihnachtsbock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.