Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock

20121224:
I wrote: "Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock. Has more of an alcoholic scent. It's drinkable. I barely detect the taste of chocolate. Overall the beer reminds me of Guinness Black Lager. Like the Black Lager, I think this beer is just alright." 10:34PM PT

[20121227]

Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock


Relevant Links:
Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock (Samuel Adams Website)
Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock (BeerAdvocate.com)
Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock (RateBeer.com)

Website Information:
Flavor: Distinct aroma of chocolate, toffee and malt. Tastes slightly sweet, full bodied with a finish of fine chocolate.
Color: Deep rich brown, 75 SRM
Original Gravity: 17.1° Plato
Alcohol by Vol/Wt: 5.8%ABV – 4.5%ABW
Calories/12 oz.: 237
IBUs: 11
Malt Varieties: Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, Caramel 60, Carafa, and Munich 10
Hop Varieties: Hallertau Mittelfrueh Noble hops
Special Ingredient: cocoa nibs from Ghana, Ecuador, and Madagascar
Yeast Strain: Samuel Adams lager yeast
Availability: Seasonal (Nov. - Jan.) in the Winter Classics Variety Pack
First Brewed: 2003

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