Eisbock
Description
A strong, full-bodied, rich, and malty dark German lager often with a viscous quality. The process of freeze-concentrating produces intense flavors.
Arôme
Intensely rich malt aroma with dark dried fruit, chocolate, toffee, and molasses notes. Noticeable alcohol warmth. Low hop aroma. Concentrated and complex from freeze-concentration process.
Aspect
Deep amber to dark brown, often with ruby highlights. Very clear from concentration. Off-white to tan head, may be thick and persistent.
Saveur
Intensely concentrated malt flavor: dark fruit, chocolate, caramel, molasses. Warming alcohol throughout. Very low hop bitterness. Sweet to semi-dry finish. Viscous and complex.
Texture en bouche
Full, viscous body with low to moderate carbonation. Warming alcohol. Rich and thick. Silky smooth texture from concentration.
Histoire
A Bavarian invention, purportedly created accidentally when frozen barrels of Doppelbock were discovered at the Reichelbräu brewery in Kulmbach. The freeze-concentration removes water as ice, intensifying all remaining flavors and alcohol. Kulmbacher Eisbock remains the classic example.
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Questions fréquemment posées
- What is Eisbock beer?
- Eisbock (BJCP 9B) — a freeze-concentrated German lager with intense malt richness. Style guide and specs.
- What is the ABV of Eisbock?
- Eisbock has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 9.0-14.0%.
- How bitter is Eisbock beer?
- Eisbock measures 25-35 IBU (International Bitterness Units).
- What are some examples of Eisbock beers?
- Kulmbacher Eisbock, Aventinus Eisbock (Schneider Weisse), Egger Eisbock
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