Saranac Black Bear Bock
Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery

Saranac Black Bear BockSaranac Black Bear Bock
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From:
Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery
 
New York, United States
Style:
Bock
ABV:
6%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.48 | pDev: 11.78%
Reviews:
24
Ratings:
77
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 09, 2015
Added:
Nov 15, 2012
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  5
On a cold winter's night, black bears can be found hiding in the Adirondacks to keep warm, while you're enjoying a beer by the fire. Saranac Black Diamond Bock is a rich malty beer, brewed with traditional German malts and hops then cold fermented and lagered for a smooth malty taste. This brew is appropriate for hibernating wherever you may be. Cheers!

16.5 IBU
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Rated: 3.75 by FreshButterbeer from Iowa

Feb 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Jul 13, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by ArsMoriendiOU818 from Virginia

Jun 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by 100200300 from Georgia

Oct 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by chrishiker1409 from New York

Oct 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by micromaniac129 from Pennsylvania

Oct 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Cooker_stp from New York

Aug 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by GRG1313 from California

Jul 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by kdivers from New Hampshire

Jul 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by DCH from New York

Jun 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Johnnyv310 from New York

May 30, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by FrankShirley from Massachusetts

May 02, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by OldTime from Georgia

Apr 29, 2013
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Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado

3.44/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Nice amber body with a thick, sticky head. Decent caramel malt aroma and flavor; bit of hop bitterness to balance out the malt sweetness; slightly noticeable alcohol warmth. Medium bodied, smooth feel.

Good bock with a nice malt-centric character. Good balance overall. Worth a try...
Apr 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Mojoman8561 from Pennsylvania

Apr 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by dsshuck from Delaware

Apr 04, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by drt72 from Virginia

Mar 31, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Chevelle66 from New Jersey

Mar 26, 2013
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Reviewed by UCLABrewN84 from California

3.51/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Pours a hazy dark orange with a foamy tan head that settles to wisps of film on top of the beer. Small dots of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is of toasted malt, caramel, and some bready aromas. Taste is much the same with a malty flavor on the finish. There is a mild amount of hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer with some super malty aromas and flavors.
Mar 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by h4ger from Connecticut

Mar 23, 2013
Saranac Black Bear Bock from Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 77 ratings