eisbock

Eisbock

This is the strongest type of bock. It is made by chilling a doppelbock until ice is formed. At this point, the ice is removed, leaving behind a brew with a higher concentration of alcohol. This also serves to concentrate the flavors, and the resultant beer is rich and powerful, with a pronounced malt sweetness and a warm alcoholic finish. Alcohol levels run to at least 8 percent ABV.

British and North American Styles

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Beyond Barleywine

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Distinctive Doppelbock

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Lagers

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Lagers

Bottom fermented, and with little room for error, lagers are in no way mundane or something to pass up experiencing.

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