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Bibock

Birrificio Italiano
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🌍 Italy · Bock · One of 24 Bocks in hopIQ

Birrificio Italiano's seasonal Bock — a German-style strong lager brewed for autumn and winter. Rich caramel, toffee and dark fruit over a clean lager malt base with a warming, smooth finish at 6.9%. Bibock shows the depth of Arioli's brewing repertoire: seasonal, complex and technically excellent from Italy's first and most influential craft brewery.

ABV
6.9%
IBU
25
SRM
deep amber17
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

wheat
75%
malty
75%
caramel
63%
smooth
55%
honey
38%
warming
38%
dark fruit
25%
spicy
13%
dark chocolate
0%
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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bibock

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bibock

Appearance

Bibock presents a deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The color reflects its caramel malt base, while the carbonation appears well-balanced and refined, characteristic of a properly executed German-style lager.

deep ambercopper-huedpersistent headclear

Aroma

The nose is dominated by rich caramel and toffee notes layered over a clean malt foundation with subtle dark fruit undertones. A gentle warming alcohol presence adds complexity without overpowering, while hints of bread and honey suggest excellent malt selection and skillful brewing technique.

carameltoffeedark fruithoney-tinged

Taste

The palate opens with pronounced malty sweetness and bread-like character, evolving through layers of caramel and toffee in the mid-palate. A subtle bitterness provides balance without challenging the beer's inherent smoothness, while warming alcohol adds depth and body to this technically proficient lager.

malty-sweetcaramel-forwardsmoothbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and warming, with lingering caramel and honey notes that fade gracefully. The smooth alcohol integration ensures the aftertaste remains inviting rather than harsh, leaving a satisfying impression of autumn comfort.

warmcleanlingering sweetness
87
hopIQ score
aroma
86
taste
88
appearance
85
finish
86
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