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Stolichno Bock

Zagorka
Bulgaria·Bock
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A dark beer with a chocolate aroma and a dense, rich taste of caramel and coffee, finishing mild. Brewed with water, barley malt and hop extract, three malts, light, caramel and coffee, shape its dark colour and flavour at 6.5%. Stolichno Bock is among the first Bock beers brewed in Bulgaria, and the Stolichno brand itself only appeared in 1998.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeecaramel
chocolate
coffee
caramel
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose is dominated by pronounced chocolate and coffee notes, with underlying caramel sweetness lending warmth and depth.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stolichno Bock

◎ Appearance

Deep amber-brown color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The dense foam exhibits good lacing, clinging to the glass walls as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

deep amber-browncleardense headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by pronounced chocolate and coffee notes, with underlying caramel sweetness lending warmth and depth. Subtle dark fruit character emerges beneath these primary aromas, while hop extract provides a restrained, refined background. The overall impression is rich and malty without any harsh or sharp edges.

chocolatecoffeecarameldark fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich, full-bodied malt character featuring prominent chocolate and coffee flavors balanced by caramel sweetness. The mid-palate shows excellent integration of all components, with smooth texture and gentle bitterness from hop extract rather than aggressive bite. The 6.5% alcohol sits comfortably within the structure, adding subtle warmth without dominance.

full-bodiedsmoothchocolate-coffeebalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is mild and clean, allowing the caramel and coffee notes to linger gently without astringency. A faint warmth persists briefly, then fades to a soft, pleasant aftertaste.

mild finishcleanlingering caramel
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
72
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

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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.

Finding a similar Bock

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