Strong beer

This strong lager with its chestnut color and fine beige head of foam impresses right upfront with an intense bouquet of smoky notes and fruity hop aromas. Yet, its taste is gentle and harmonious with pronounced notes of toffee and caramel, hints of lightly roasted malt, and floral and citrus hop flavors. While there is also a perceptible warmth from the brew’s substantial alcohol content of 7.2 percent, the body is silky-smooth and the finish is slender, which makes this smoked Bockbier surprisingly easy-drinking. When paired with food, it is an ideal complement for such hearty dishes as a salmon flambé, grilled or smoked herring or mackerel, as well as sauerbraten or a venison stew. It is also ideal for deglazing dark sauces.