Walking through the beer aisle at the local supermarket, this one caught my eye. We have a friend who is a Bock lover, and we join him for the annual bockfest in town, so I'm always anxious to try a new one.
The first thing you notice is the head. This bock has a heavy head, that lingers and make you want to sip a little foam off the top. It is a good indicator of the beverage that will follow.
The 1888 Bock has a deep amber color, but is much lighter than a stout or porter. It has distinct chocolate and coffee overtones, especially on the sides of the tongue. There are a lot of other subtle tastes that my palate isn't sensitive enough to distinguish, but I know when I like something.
If you're looking for an introduction to the bock family, this may be a good one for you to try. I'm not sure what the alcohol content is, but it seems to be higher than your average fizzy yellow beer. This is a limited release brew, so you'll need to check it out soon.
LB's Rating: 6.5 out of 10
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