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Aufsesser Bock Dunkel

Aufsesser Bock Dunkel is a richly malty dark Bock with some roast and burnt caramel along with Spalter hops. The lingering finish is bittersweet.

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Maisel’s Bajuwarus Weizenbock bottle

Maisel's Bajuwarus Weizenbock is a fruity rounded example of the style with a gorgeous dark honeycomb hue and rocky yeasty head. The lingering finish is surprisingly dry for 7.5% but it lacks some of the complexity of the very best.

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Schwanen-Bräu Weihnachtsfestbier

Schwanen-Bräu's Weihnachtestbier is a dark dry hoppy session beer with a nice grainy malty element to flesh things out for the festive season.

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Ulrich Martin Martini Bock from gravity dispense

Ulrich Martin is a traditional brewery lovingly restored by the man himself. The Martinibock is fantastic bock full of malt and dried apricot notes. This one from gravity dispense at Der Pelikan Best of Bock 2023 was extra dry.

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Klosterbräu Maibock

Klosterbräu Maibock is a richly malty amber Bock with some apricot in the nose and a moreishly dry lingering semi-bitter finish.

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Maisel’s Original Weisse

Maisel's Original Weisse is a good example of the style with a fruity palate and lingering, slightly sticky finish.

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Maisel & Friends Hoppy Hell

Maisel & Friends Hoppy Hell is their Craft Beer take on a Helles with a balanced citrusy palate and lingering semi-dry finish.

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Maisel & Friends West Coast IPA

Maisel & Friends West Coast IPA is a balanced ale with a mix of tropical fruit and pine before with a lingering dry finish.

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Ulrich Martin Josephi Bock on tap

Ulrich Martin is a traditional brewery lovingly restored by the man himself. The Josephi Bock is fantastic bock full of rich malt and fine hops. The lingering finish is moreishly semi-dry, making for a dangerous 7% brew.

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Bayreuther Bock

Bayreuther Bock is a balanced unfiltered Bock with a nice dried fruit element and a semi-dry finish, bittersweet finish.