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Not Your Grandfather’s Lager
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 alcohol finish. Alcohol levels run to at least 8 percent ABV.
Interpreting the 100-point Scale
Consumers can translate the point score to the following quality bands:
| Point Range |
Quality Band |
| 96-100 points |
Platinum |
| 90-95 points |
Gold |
| 85-90 points |
Silver |
| 80-84 points |
Bronze |
| Less than 80 |
Not Recommended |
Legend
= Brewpub- ABV = Alcohol by volume
- Date denotes the date on which the beer was tasted
94 Capital Eisphyre, Capital Brewery (WI). 9.8% ABV (3/10)
Deep copper color. Rich brown sugar, dried fruit, and praline aromas follow through on a massive chewy entry to a fruity-yet-dry full body with sensational depth and balance. Finishes with a very long, grilled citrus peel and chocolate custard accented fade. Very decadent.
91 Hermannator Ice Bock, Vancouver Island Brewery (Canada). 9.5% ABV (3/10)
Dark brown color. Mild dark roasted grain and molasses aromas follow through on rich, velvety entry to a fruity medium-full body with a mélange of mashed date, fig, and raisin notes. Finishes with a long, dark nut toast and baker’s chocolate fade with hints of dried citrus and earth. Very flavorful and well made.
