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La Trappe Bockbier
Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
- From:
- Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
- Netherlands
- Style:
- Bock
Ranked #6 - ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- 89
Ranked #12,037 - Avg:
- 3.98 | pDev: 9.55%
- Reviews:
- 124
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 30, 2022
- Added:
- Mar 01, 2005
- Wants:
- 135
- Gots:
- 42
SCORE
89
Very Good
89
Very Good
This unique seasonal product is the world’s only Trappist bock ale. Brewed exclusively with natural ingredients, this ale post-ferments slightly in its bottle. It has a deep red colour, an intensely rich taste, and a malty aroma. Aromatic hop varieties and types of burnt malt render this ale its delicate bitterness that blends surprisingly well with its slightly sweet undertone.
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Reviewed by te99912_123 from Switzerland
3.29/5 rDev -17.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.29/5 rDev -17.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
dark brown with some red. large head.
smells of toasted malt, nuts, peanut-butter and some odd cheese-like flavor which is throwing me off.
Caramel, dark fruits, nuts.
Creamy, though bitter.
Maybe my bottle was a dud, but it's not doing anything for me.
Sep 29, 2022smells of toasted malt, nuts, peanut-butter and some odd cheese-like flavor which is throwing me off.
Caramel, dark fruits, nuts.
Creamy, though bitter.
Maybe my bottle was a dud, but it's not doing anything for me.
Reviewed by vinicole from England
4/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle. Deep chestnut colour. Dense creamy head with lacing.
Sweet aroma of spice and malt. Dark brown sugar noted.
Taste is similar to the smell. There are hints of dried dark fruits and treacle. Bitter finish.
Well carbonated. Medium body.
A Bock that reflects the Trappist brewing tradition.
Nov 28, 2021Sweet aroma of spice and malt. Dark brown sugar noted.
Taste is similar to the smell. There are hints of dried dark fruits and treacle. Bitter finish.
Well carbonated. Medium body.
A Bock that reflects the Trappist brewing tradition.
Rated by Captain68 from Russian Federation
4.05/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
4.05/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
90,5
Oct 19, 2021
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.67/5 rDev -7.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.67/5 rDev -7.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottle, kindly shared by my beerpal Ivar. ABV is 7%. Cloudy brown colour, big beige head with an orangey hue. Malty and slightly stale aroma (stale dark fruits). Malty rich flavour, spicy and oaky notes, moderate hops in the finish.
Jul 20, 2021
Reviewed by 57md from Pennsylvania
3.98/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a dark chocolatey brown color with just under a finger of head. The nose is malt heavy with a hint of prunes and Belgian yeast. The flavor is akin to a dubbel but with somewhat less residual sweetness. The body is hefty for sure.
Jul 20, 2021Rated by Daniel473 from Netherlands
4.19/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.19/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Caught the spirit of octoberfest in bottle-form during the age of corona
Oct 05, 2020
Reviewed by Steve555 from Wales
3.98/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Colour is a rich brown with a marvellous fluffy beige head that stays with you. Aroma of dried figs, toasted malts and brown sugar. Taste is surprisingly a little dull, the sweet caramelised maltiness of a lager bock struggles to get through the thick yeastiness of this beer and it becomes a little too complex for my tastes. Creamy and subtle mouthfeel. A nice beer no doubt but I prefer German bocks to this.
Jul 07, 2020
Reviewed by Guaro from Italy
4.1/5 rDev +3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Fine and compact yellowish foam, brown body with splendid ruby reflections. On the nose, toasted barley, caramel, hazelnut, sugar, bread, a touch of banana, spicy and light root. On the palate there is an excellent sweet base of malt that embraces the bitter, herbaceous and roasting component. Dry, bitter and root finish. Licorice and coffee aftertaste.
Jun 11, 2020
Reviewed by rex_4539 from Greece
4.07/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.07/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
L: Very dark red/deep purple color, one finger beige head, gteat thin lacing, no visible carbonation.
S: Hops, Belgian yeast.
T: Belgian yeast, super creamy, smooth.
F: Medium bodied, very drinkable, creamy.
O: Very good beer. Highly recommended.
Mar 11, 2020S: Hops, Belgian yeast.
T: Belgian yeast, super creamy, smooth.
F: Medium bodied, very drinkable, creamy.
O: Very good beer. Highly recommended.
La Trappe Bockbier from Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
Beer rating:
89 out of
100 with
305 ratings
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