I like the contrast of light and dark, so I grabbed this dunkler bock from Holsten Brauerei last night to pair with my Hockley Valley brown ale.
Holsten has been brewing since the mid nineteen hundreds, and it shows in this classic bock. Clear and coppery in color, it spouts an odd, fizzy, soda-like head that dissipates quickly and disappointingly without leaving a ghost of a trace behind save for the occasional prickly bubble. It's pleasantly nutty and malty on the nose, exciting the imagination with visions of a crackling hearth, a soft chair, and quiet conversation.
The taste was surprising in it's sweetness, and even more so in how well it works. Starting off slightly bitter, the flavor flowers into buttery caramel, roasted malt, and a rounded sweetness that finishes smoothly.
The Bottom Line: A good choice for sipping by a fire with good friends.
The Rating: Not Bad.
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