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Kulmbacher Eisbock 3.83 791

Kulmbacher Eisbock

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

Kulmbach, Germany

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
7913.84/5.03.83/5.09.2%93.3Dimpled mug, Snifter, Stein
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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 heykevin (1269), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Dec 8, 2003  
BBD 12/31/03 9.2% abv. The deepest of rubies. Nice sweet malt nose, clearly tells you bock is afoot. Big sweet malt attack, but wins the battle with cloying. Well-done. Luxurious sweet maltiness rich and satisfying. Nice underlying bitterness. Finish has alcohol and some spiciness. How do they do this? Eku 28 is a mess, but this is fricking brilliant?


 MI2CA (1266), Noblesville, Indiana, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/516/20
Jan 23, 2006  
Sample from Jan 06 Indy gathering at BW3 downtown - on tap served in 10oz chalice - Aroma of carmel, dark fruits and malts. Pours reddish-brown with little head and good lacing. Flavor is intense, carmel, black cherry, and alcohol. Palate is smart and clean. This is a great brew that will wake you up after a tasting.


 JCW (1262), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/516/20
Dec 7, 2003    Updated: Mar 30, 2007
Excellent Eisbock. Thanks Captaincougar! Dark brown near black. Aroma is rich caramel malt mixed with Noble hops. Some burnt taste. Slight bitterness. Balanced finish.


 JaBier (1261), Capital City, Ohio, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jan 28, 2009  
12oz bottle aged one year. Dark brown pour with a big tan head. Malty sweet and nutty notes in the aroma. Sweet flavor with vanilla, nuts and some roastiness. Pretty good.


 crazyvin (1254), New York, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/514/20
Dec 24, 2006  
Brown clear and no head. Almost no carbonation. Very syrupy with maple notes. Mostly sweet flavor. It finished really smooth. Alcohol was well hidden.


 turbo (1254), Arizona, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/516/20
May 10, 2006  
Bottle poured black with a thick, creamy chocolate head. Aroma is sweet, chocolate caramel. Sweet roasty chocolatewith and light alcohol flavor and sweet alcoholy finish.


 durhambeer (1229), Durham, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
Dec 17, 2008  
Bottle from Bruisin Ales. This hit me over the head with soy and teriyaki. Salty molasses. Three words for this beer: malty and salty. Three more: not my bag.


 nuplastikk (1227), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/517/20
Feb 9, 2008    Updated: Feb 10, 2008
Bottle. This one is nice. All the richness of a great Imperial Stout, along with a rich bocky taste. Deep black-brown color, with minimal head. A great sipper, with a warming smooth chocolate aftertaste. Exceptional beer.



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