Beer Style: Bock Family
Maibock / Helles Bock
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAfter an excursion into some newer, emerging, or little-known styles, I’m returning to talking about some old favorites — in this case, Maibock, also known as helles bock. Before we talk about the beer, can we take a moment and talk about the name? I’ve seen a lot of confusion over this subject, so I’d
Kid Groat Bock
Digital and Plus Members OnlyJohn Palmer opens his recipe book to provide a clean, albeit unique, oat bock recipe.
Steve’s 50 Eisbock
Digital and Plus Members OnlyEisbock’s are a rare beast and an interesting endeavor to craft one yourself. Find a recipe and step by step instructions
Your Turn Maibock
Digital and Plus Members OnlyA bock recipe with maple syrup and vanilla added to make it a breakfast maibock.
Doppelbockinator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyWhile the Maibock whistles a sweeter, simple song, doppelbock comes at you full force. There’s no holding back malt flavor, aroma and complexity with this style. Recipe courtesy of Aaron Hyde.
Springfield Brewing Co: Aviator Doppelbock clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThe winter seasonal was brewed by BYO’s own technical editor, Ashton Lewis. Springfield Brewing Company says that Aviator “drinks like dessert in a glass and is delicious when paired with dried fruits, roasted nuts, and creamy cheese.”
Närke Kulturbryggeri: Tanngnjostr & Tanngrisnir clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyBerith Karlsson, from Närke Kulturbryggeri, said of this smoked doppelbock spiced with juniper twigs, “being a double bock lager, (it) is named after the two goats pulling the wagon of Thor, the god of thunder.”
Iron Hill Brewery: Bridge Street Bock clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis beer won a bronze medal at the 2014 World Beer Cup. Brewer Tim Stumpf notes that he likes to add a sprinkle of calcium chloride to promote round, smooth maltiness in this beer.
Abita Brewing Company: Andygator Doppelbock clone
FREEThis original high-gravity brew is made with Pilsner hops, German lager yeast, and German Perle hops and features a slightly sweet flavor and dry aroma.
Schloss Eggenberg: Samichlaus clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyFor a long time, Samiclaus held the title as strongest beer in the world. Samichlaus is a doppelbock that continues to develop the longer it is aged.
Klosterbrauere Ettaler Curator clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis doppelbock is much darker tasting than others, with massive aromas and flavors of fruitcake, port, figs and raisins. Although extremely rich and thick, this beer is readily drinkable which poses a dilemma after a liter or so. There seem to be a lot of German bierkellars that have tilted, uneven floors!
Brauerei Aying Ayinger Celebrator clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThis massively malty Bavarian dopplebock is darker than Salvator and shows a distinct chocolate malt character.