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Sonnwendbock

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Amber-coloured and bottom-fermented: a light scent of caramel and honey, süffig on the palate with a dominant malt body and warming honey, caramel and spice notes. As a Celtic magic potion it recalls the Celts who settled in the region and were the first brewing pioneers. It is a seasonal beer of the Wimitz special line that starts every November and lasts while stocks last.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoneycaramel
malty
honey
caramel
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel and honey notes, supported by a soft malt foundation.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sonnwendbock

◎ Appearance

Amber hue with bright clarity and a thin, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer displays fine carbonation and a clean, inviting pour typical of a well-crafted bottom-fermented lager.

amber, clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and honey notes, supported by a soft malt foundation. Subtle spice undertones emerge from the fermentation, creating a rounded aromatic profile without aggressive hop presence.

caramel, honeysoft malt backbonedelicate spice

◐ Taste

The palate is full and drinkable, with a dominant malt sweetness that carries caramel and honey through the mid-palate. Warming spice notes develop gently, while moderate bitterness provides structure without dominance, allowing the malt character to remain in focus.

malt-forwardcaramel, honey, spicebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is warm and lingering, with honey and caramel fading gradually into a soft spice dryness. A gentle warming sensation persists, characteristic of the beer's 7.2% strength.

warming finishhoney, spice fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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.

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