Keesmann Josephi Bock is brewery's amped up version of their autumn Bock with a darker hue and a richer maltier palate. There must be a ton of hops as it's not particularly sweet at 8.2%.
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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.
Reblitz Weizenbock
Reblitz Weizenbock is a gorgeous example of the style with mild clove and caramelized banana in both the nose and palate. The lingering finish is semi-dry.
Beer Hiking in winter when the weather is less than perfect
Regensburg is a lovely medieval town dating back to the Stone Age. This urban hike details a scenic on the less visited side of the Danube River and is featured in the book Beer Hiking Bavaria by Rich Carbonara.
Ulrich Martin Martini Bock on tap
Ulrich Martin is a traditional brewery lovingly restored by the man himself. The Martinibock is fantastic bock full of malt and dried apricot notes.
Neder St. Anna-Festbier
Neder St. Anna-Festbier is a light amber Festbier with a rich malty palate with some grain mixed in. The fairly clean finish is semi-dry with a touch of bitterness.
Günther-Bräu Maibock
Günther Maibock is a nicely balanced Hellerbock with fine interplay of rich malt and grain along with ample hops to dry things out in the lingering bittersweet finish.
Weiherer Rauchbock
A collaboration between Kundmüller and Brazilian Craft brewery Cervejaria Bamberg, this complex smoke Bock has a complex array of flavors and an intermingling of smoke and honey. The lingering bittersweet finish is moreish.
Bayer (Zum Grünen Baum) Maibock
Bayer Maibock is a great dry, Hellerbock with some apricot in the nose and palate and a long dry, slightly bitter finish.
Weiherer Rauchbier
Weiherer is a great brewery with both traditional and craft beer offerings. Their Rauchbier is lightly smoky and clean, a perfect introductory smoke beer.