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Kulmbacher Eisbock

Kulmbacher Eisbock - Eisbock

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 Percentile 
98
overall
Brewed by Kulmbacher Brauerei (Schörghuber)
Style: Eisbock

Kulmbach, Germany

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
7603.84/5.03.83/5.09.2%93.3Dimpled mug, Snifter, Stein
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Commercial Description:
The ice bock, also known as "Bayrisch Gefrorns", owes its discovery to a coincidence. According to the chronicles of the Kulmbacher brewery, some time around 1900 an apprentice forgot on a cold winter day to carry two barrels of bock beer into the brewery cellar. The barrels stayed outside, were covered by ice and snow and weren’t discovered until the following spring. The barrels had burst and the apprentice was reprimanded. But the carelessness was a stroke of luck because under the thick ice coat, a bock beer extract remained, strong tasting and high in alcoholic content.
Even if the dark, tasty speciality is not produced in this spectacular way anymore, the chance that gave birth to this beer became a tradition. Today this beer rarity is brewed in a modern brewing and freezing process, but the incomparable taste is still the same and can always be enjoyed in winter months.
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 yayforbeer (641), Orange Park, Florida, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/104/517/20
Dec 10, 2006    Updated: Aug 24, 2007
Sampled at Broudys Holiday Beerfest,Jacksonville FL 12/2/2006. The shining star of the new beers sampled at this fest. Wonderfully rich in flavor and texture. Smooth as silk, and delicious. Good alcohol hit as well. I loved the flavor of this one, and will soon pick up a few more to enjoy and rate properly. .. .. rerate 8/24/2007 .. .. .. Finally, almost two years later I find another bottle to try. Its even worth the wait.. a delicious and kickass brew. Fruity malty aroma. Flavor is sweet but not cloying, then develops a subtle malt liquor character, and then dark fruit flavors explode on the tongue, and fade to a spicy, hoppy bitterness. Alcohol warmth is noticeable in the back of the throat. A delicious treat.. I loved it.


MaxGenus (1), USA
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4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/520/20
Dec 8, 2006  
One of my absolute favorites and one of the very few things that makes me look forward to the colder months (I enjoy Franziskaner Hefeweiss during warmer times) ! My first taste of Eisbock was via an accomplished Pennsylvanian homebrewer. I’d never tasted anything like it before and it was years before I found a retailer that didn’t look at me like I had three heads when I inquired about this style. If you enjoy this I also recommend Kasteel Bruin (Donkel?) and Samichlaus. Other similar style recommendations welcome!


 henry3r (586), Wichita, Kansas, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/517/20
Dec 1, 2006  
The 11.2 ounce bottle poured a clear beautiful deep garnet colored beverage with a thin fizzy off-white head that was completely diminishing and left no lacing on the glass. Typically high alcohol equals no head and this one is a whopping 9.2% by volume. The aroma was a complex sweet fruity mixture of caramel malts and dried dark fruits such as plums and raisins and dates. There was also a background note of aged leather and oak. The body was quite full with a soft carbonation and a thick, smooth texture. The flavor started out quite sweet and stayed that was. The flavor profiles followed the aromas closely. The finish was long and there was decided warmth that developed. This is a great winter warmer.


 kmweaver (2396), Sebastopol, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Nov 30, 2006  
12oz bottle courtesy of kramer17801. Thanks, Jason! Pours a dark brown, slightly translucent with an orangish tinge; off-white head with decent retention at the edges. Nice aroma: fruit leather, toffee; hints of cocoa and caramel; alcohol well-hidden. Medium, chewy mouthfeel: similar to an amped-up doppelbock; caramel, roasted malts, bready notes, dried fruits and the slightest hint of citrus. Ends in chocolate and toffee on a medium-dry finish.


 moejuck (1165), Ohio, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Nov 24, 2006  
Malty aromas with some soy sauce and light alcohol. Almost black with ruby red highlights. Medium to full palate. The taste is massive malt with a yeast presence as well.


 SSSteve (2047), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/103/514/20
Nov 19, 2006  
clear ruby brown color with no head. juicy with notes of toffee, raisin, cherry, berries, and brown sugar. estery. warm and alcoholic. medium bodied.


 stubby (325), Santee, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/59/104/517/20
Nov 13, 2006  
Very high marks for taste. I just love a strong lager. This one has a slightly fruity (apple) and toffee flavor. Almost no head, very little carbonation. Gorgeous dark red/brown. Full bodied yet not cloying. Great after dinner beer.


 jhumphries69 (717), Tyrone, Georgia, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Nov 10, 2006    Updated: Dec 8, 2006
Pours a very clear, but dark, amber with a tan head that dissipates quickly. The smell contains lots of malts, some roasted notes (toasted bread), some fruit (prunes), and some alcohol. The flavor is very malty and delightfully bittersweet from the hops. It starts off with a well balanced interplay of thick and doughy malts with floral and peppery hops. The carbonation provides some zip on the middle of the tongue along with a touch of alcohol bite. The finish is malty sweet with a nice dose of bitter hops and is surprisingly dry with a dry, complex after-taste. The mouthfeel is not as thick as its strength might suggest (the magic of "eis"bock). It is full-bodied, but not nearly so as other strong bocks. The finish is full-bodied, too - it isn’t a very dry beer, but than one might expect from a strong lager. Quite nice.



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