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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

New Belgium Hoppy Bock


New Belgium Hoppy Bock....$3.79 / 22oz
STORY
A German-style springtime lager brewed with rye then loaded with Hallertauer, Perle and Fuggle hops for a spicy, earthy aroma. This Hoppy Bock Lager offers a medium body and slightly sweet malt character perfect for your spring hop-fling.

BEER FACTS
ABV: 6.9%
IBU: 70
Hops: Nugget, Hallertauer, Perle, Fuggle
Malts: Rye, Melanoiden, Munich, Goldpils Vienna
Body: Medium-Light
Aroma: Clearly a lager with some crisp lager-like aromas. The hops contribute noble grassy, spicy, and herbal, but there is also fruit, from the specialty malts.
Mouthfeel: Smooth and lingering, with a crisp touch at the end.
Flavor: Lightly sweet, with a smooth, clean, and mellow bitterness. Well-balanced.
Visual: Clear with slight hop haze. Hay in the sunshine with thin head and lacing.

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