Schroll Bock is a dark rich beauty with a hint of licorice and a fine dryish bittersweet finish.
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Leupser Maibock
Gradl's everyday dark beer is one of Bavaria's finest and their elusive Maibock follows for, with a rich malty palate that dries moreishly in the long bittersweet finish.
Kathi-Bräu Braunes Lagerbier
Kathi-Bräu Braunes Lagerbier Brewery: Kathi-Bräu Town: Heckenhof Style: Dunkles Color: lightly filtered mahagony Head: off white, rocky Nose: malty, some chocolate Body: full-bodied Palate: a big malty flavor, a little chocolate, roast Finish: clean, bittersweet Served: on tap at the brewery Impression: Kathi-Bräu's Braunes Lagerbier is heading towards a southern Bavarian Dunkles so not typical … Continue reading Kathi-Bräu Braunes Lagerbier
Grasser Josefibock
Grasser in Huppendorf is one of Franconia's greatest. Their Josefibock is one reason, perhaps my favorite of all Hellerbocks.
Hübner Fastenbock
One of the most pleasantly surprising bock finds I've stumbled across, Hübner's bock is a dry fruity wonder.
Krug-Bräu Bock
The bock from one of Franconia's biggest regional players: Krug-Bräu is a sure winner with a nice hoppy palate and long dry finish
Kathi-Bräu Dunkles Bockbier
Kathi-Bräu Bock Brewery: Kathi-Bräu Town: Heckenhof Style: Dunkler Bock Color: unfiltered deep mahagony Head: off white, dense Nose: dried fruit Body: full-bodied Palate: rich malt, dried fruit, hint of licorice, underlying hops Finish: long, semi-dry, bittersweet Served: on tap at the brewery Impression: Kathi-Bräu's Bock is the big brother of their only other brew, a … Continue reading Kathi-Bräu Dunkles Bockbier