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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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 phishpond417 (1861), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/510/20
Mar 10, 2009  
Poured a clear reddish brown with a medium sized off white head. Aroma is noticeably strong of alcohol and syrup. Taste is alright, but not to my liking, a little overpowering initally. Rich roasted malts and toffee flavours.


 temporrari (327), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Mar 4, 2009  
Dark, fruity. Kinda sweet. There’s a slight roast flavor in the finish that is a nice touch. Very smooth. Very good beer.


 Block (363), West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/514/20
Feb 28, 2009  
Dark brown-red pour with a large tan head. Sweet aroma of caramel and dark fruits. Flavor is malty, mostly caramel with some alcohol at the finish. Medium-heavy body.


 lethe (168), Stony Brook by way of Cincinnati, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/104/514/20
Feb 28, 2009  
Nearly-black dark brown pour with medium head has a dark fruit and caramel aroma. Palate is fairly heavy, although lighter than anticipated and with heavy carbonation. Flavors are very nice in this eisbock: a strong malty molasses flavor dominates, with raisin, caramel, chocolate, and faint oak. This is very enjoyable and solid, although I prefer the weight and depth of the Aventinus Eisbock slightly more.


 OD40oz (600), Box Elder, South Dakota, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Feb 22, 2009  
First Eisbock I have tried. Pours a dark brown with a small tan, quickly diminishing head. Unique taste, almost caramel with a bit of chocolate. I wasn’t expecting much as I got a single of this for 2.99 but it was a damn good beer.


 jkwalking05 (1483), Arlington, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Feb 16, 2009  
Brown in color with a medium sized head. Aroma is of alcohol, oak, caramel, and chocolate. Taste is of caramel, chocolate, oak and whiskey.


 Gr0ve (1382), Oslo, Norway
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Feb 15, 2009  
330 ml bottle. Very dark colour, almost black, with ruby red hues. Strong chocolatey caramel aroma. Sharp hops initially, but that is soon replaced by lots of chocolate flavours. Mellow soft texture. Much like ovamaltine. Hints of raisins and wood, but it is the chocolate and the caramel that dominates. Thick body, but not at all cloying. A rich malty beer, which is surprisingly drinkable. Best before 22.10.04.


DBob5150 (31), Kansas City, Missouri, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/105/56/104/510/20
Feb 15, 2009  
Dark amber color with a consistent creamy head. Bold sweet flavor, but not overpowering. A fairly heavy brew, sip & enjoy, a flavorable experience.



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