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impaired by alcohol in the stronger versions). The aroma is intensely malty, with some toasty notes, and possibly some alcohol presence as well; darker versions may have a chocolate-like or fruity aroma. The flavour is very rich and malty, with noticeable alcoholic strength, and little or no detectable hops (16–26 IBUs).
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Paler versions may have a drier finish. The monks who originally brewed Doppelbock named their beer "Salvator" (literally "Savior", but actually a malapropism for "Sankt Vater", "St. Father", originally brewed for the feast of St. Francis of Paola on 2 April which often falls in Lent), which today is
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It is clear, with a colour ranging from deep copper to dark brown in colour, often with ruby highlights. Although it can pour with a thin off-white head, head retention is frequently impaired by the higher alcohol content. The aroma is intense, with no hop presence, but frequently can contain fruity
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Colour can range from deep gold to light amber with a large, creamy, persistent white head, and moderate to moderately high carbonation, while alcohol content ranges from 6.3% to 8.1% by volume. The flavour is typically less malty than a traditional Bock, and may be drier, hoppier, and more bitter,
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Today, Doppelbock is still strong – ranging from 7% to 12% or more by volume. It is clear, with colour ranging from dark gold, for the paler version, to dark brown with ruby highlights for a darker version. It has a large, creamy, persistent head (although head retention may be
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notes, especially of prunes, raisins, and plums. Mouthfeel is full and smooth, with significant alcohol, although this should not be hot or sharp. The flavour is rich and sweet, often with toasty notes, and sometimes hints of chocolate, always balanced by a significant alcohol presence.
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Historically, Doppelbock was high in alcohol and sweetness. The story is told that it served as "liquid bread" for the Friars during times of fasting when solid food was not permitted. However, historian Mark Dredge, in his book
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Andygator, Wolverine State Brewing Company Predator, Burly Brewing's Burlynator, Monteith's Doppel Bock, and Christian Moerlein Emancipator Doppelbock.
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but still with a relatively low hop flavour, with a mild spicy or peppery quality from the hops, increased carbonation and alcohol content.
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Weizenbock is a style that replaces some of the barley in the grain bill with 40–60% wheat. It was first produced in Bavaria in 1907 by
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a Doppelbock and removing the water ice to concentrate the flavour and alcohol content, which ranges from 8.6% to 14.3% by volume.
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is a stronger version of traditional Bock that was first brewed in Munich by the Paulaner Friars, a Franciscan order founded by
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of Scotland, who had competed with each other in the early years of the 21st century to produce the world's strongest beer.
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The following are representative examples of the style: Colorado Team Brew "Warning Sign", Kulmbacher Reichelbräu Eisbock,
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Traditionally Bock is a sweet, relatively strong (6.3–7.6% by volume), lightly hopped lager registering between 20 and 30
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Bock is historically associated with special occasions, often religious festivals such as Christmas, Easter, or Lent (
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brewers in the 17th century. Due to their Bavarian accent, citizens of Munich pronounced "Einbeck" as "ein Bock" ("a
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The strongest ice beer, Strength in Numbers, was a one-time collaboration in 2020 between
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was created using traditional ice distillation, reaching a final strength of 57.8% ABV.
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The Foodie's Beer Book: The Art of Pairing and Cooking with Beer for Any Occasion
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from partially frozen barrels of beer to produce a higher alcohol content
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A Brief History of Lager: 500 Years of the World's Favourite Beer
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Maximator, Tucher Bajuvator, Weltenburger Kloster Asam-Bock,
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The following are representative examples of the style:
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Tröegenator Double Bock, Wasatch Brewery Devastator,
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Index

Bock beer
Bock (disambiguation)

Alcohol by volume
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German beer
lager
Hanseatic
Einbeck
Bavaria
Munich
billy goat
maltier
freezing the beer and removing the ice that forms
wheat beer
International Bitterness Units
alcohol
hops
mouthfeel
carbonation
astringency
the Netherlands
pale lager
St. Francis of Paula
Paulaner
-ator
Paulaner
Ayinger
Weihenstephaner

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