1.75/.40/.03 - This is a Black can with Amber Bock in light lettering inside a circle. Metal Top has the pull tab, which is the loop to make this into a charm. Great for the collector too. Hard light gray Plastic Bottom Says Hong Kong. Hard Plastic sides covered in paper that tell you what the flavor is and looks exactly like the real deal.

1" tall

TIDBITS

Bock is a type of strong lager, first brewed in the 14th century in the Hanseatic town of Einbeck, Germany, from which it gets its name (originally "Einbeck" / "Einbock").

Bocks have a long history of being brewed and consumed by Catholic monks in Germany. During the spring religious season of Lent, monks were required to fast. Bock beers are higher in food energy and nutrients than lighter lagers, thus providing sustenance during this period, similar to high-gravity Lenten Trappist beers.

Michelob Amber Bock is toasted sesame oil, green onions and mushrooms highlight AmberBock's similarly. This is a breakout beer, which means it is one that will get you over the rank domestic hump and into the realm of beers that actually have taste. This beer is great hanging out with your buds or eating a meal.

Michelob Amber Bock sports a 5.2% ABV and each 12 oz bottle has 155 calories. When poured into a American pint glass at a temperature of 42.6 F, the pour will give you an average 1 1/4″ fizzy off-white head that will leave virtually no lacing as it dissipated quickly. There is little carbonation and though the body is a deep amber, it is relatively clear and you can see through it.

The aromas are mostly malts – caramel, nutty, roasted malts – but there are traces of grass as well in the smell. The tastes echo the smells but add pine, brown sugar and a slight soy sauce to the fray. The initial flavor is a light sweet and light bitter. The finish flavor is a light to moderate bitter and a light saltiness. The finish is average in duration and the mouth feel is dry. There’s no body lacing to speak of and on our patented malt to hop scale it comes in just about perfectly balanced

It’s got more depth to it than other lagers, you will appreciate that. It is an Anheuser-Busch beer, but it’s really pretty great for an American lager. Bock beer originated in the Northern German city of Einbeck in the 14th century, and was recreated in Munich in the 17th century. Its alcohol content ranges from 6.3% to 7.2% by volume.

By John & Dad on September 18, 2008 @ 6 PM - Our 100th beer review!