Gänstaller Maibock is a gorgeous unfiltered golden example of the style. With a creamy lasting head and fruity/hoppy nose, it’s a balanced richly malty Bock. The fruity palate is tinged with hops which aren’t overpowered but dry out the lingering finish is semi-bitter fashion.
Brauhaus Brandholz Bockbier has a balanced malty palate and a lingering semi-dry and semi-bitter finish. This version from gravity dispense at Der Pelikan Best of Bock was quite soft.
Gänstaller Bockbier has a balanced palate featuring floral hops and fruity malt. The lingering finish is semi-dry and bitter. This version from gravity dispense at Der Pelikan Best of Bock was quite soft.
Müller (Debringer) Bockbier is one of Franconia's best with a balanced palate featuring floral hops and fruity malt. The lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish. This version from gravity dispense at Der Pelikan Best of Bock was even softer.
Hölzlein Bockbier is one of Franconia's best with a balanced palate featuring floral hops and fruity malt. The lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish. This version from gravity dispense at Der Pelikan Best of Bock was even softer.
Roppelt Bockbier from gravity dispense in 2024 was richly malty and fruity with a lingering, semi-dry, semi-bitter finish.
Griess Keller Bock is a hop forward richly malty brew more suited to sipping than a raucous Bockbieranstich. While not a traditional Franconian Bock, it outshines many that safely hide in the confines of the bland Hallerbock one often finds.
Griess St. Petrus Festbier is one of Franconia's best with a balanced palate featuring spicy hops and fruity malt. The lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish.
Penning Hetzelsdorfer Frühlingsbier is a richly malty treat with some toasted caramel mixed with ample hos before a lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish.
Roppelt Bockbier is richly malty with some caramel before the lingering, semi-dry, bittersweet finish.
