Chocolate Bock
The Boston Beer Company
Story by:
Chris Guest
Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer
Special Release
Massachusetts
United States
Judges Ratings 86
Aroma: 19 / 24
Flavor: 34 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20
Description
Smooth, rich, and dark with the robust flavor and creamy texture of chocolate. This subtly sweet brew is slowly aged on a bed of cocoa nibs from Ecuador, imparting flavors of chocolate, honey, and vanilla.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.80%
IBUs: 11
Served at: ()
Hops: Spalt, Tettnang
Malts: Two-Row Pale, Caramel 60, Munich 10
Judges Review
By Rick Franckhauser
Judges Ratings 86
Aroma: 19 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 34 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20 / 20
A complex combination of chocolate aromas – ranging from coffee, roasted, bittersweet and dry cocoa. The chocolate comes through in the flavor as well, along with some deep caramel, a little bready malt and a faint hint of licorice in the finish. Features a medium-full body, moderate carbonation, and finishes smooth and creamy. This is a nice, dry, chocolate dessert beer, but it lacks some of the malt complexity and oomph you would expect from a bock.
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