Bucking Bock - Rahr & Sons Brewing Company

barbellsNbeers

Texas

4/5  rDev +15.6%

05-21-2012 01:31:31 | More by barbellsNbeers

Premo88

Texas

3.73/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

12 oz. bottle poured into pilsener

L: orange ... kind of cool, a pale, light murky orange; small light white head of 1/8 to 1/4-inch foam that disipates quickly; slight lacing

S: weak grain with sliver of malt sweetness on top that adds a bit of character; hints of hops (citrusy) but mostly weak grain with the good malt

T: first sip is perfect, great sweetness with a slight spicy hop bite; it devolves quickly into the medicinal taste i keep finding in bocks, though it's not unrinkable or offensive; the hops often bite up front and there's an occasional note of grain, though the malt helps sweeten the finish nicely; a few citrus notes

F: crisp, clean, moderate carbonation for a solid midweight brew

O: not bad at all, not necessarily an award winner -- about 1/2 in the toasted barley sweetness really makes this beer a solid serving from beginning to end. it's good enough that I'll definitely try it some more and look for it when it first comes out next season. one of Rahr's better offerings.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 15:44:01 | More by Premo88

Stevotex

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

06-11-2013 00:44:09 | More by Stevotex

msturek

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -6.1%

06-09-2013 21:36:05 | More by msturek

HFrog1211

Texas

4/5  rDev +15.6%

05-24-2013 22:33:06 | More by HFrog1211

Jmick28

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

05-24-2013 03:49:00 | More by Jmick28

mactrail

California

3.85/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a handsome clear orangey golden color in the Crooked Line tulip. A nice aroma of melon and caramel with some phenols. Warm, smooth, and rich. On the sweet side, but a nice edge of hoppy bitterness and some tangy flavors. Spicy and a little sharp, like tangerines with some bitterish skin. Ends on a bitter note with some hoppy aromatics. Lingering nose of citrus and some warm grain.

I'm bucking the trend on this one. It's one of the best Maibocks I've had, though it's not my favorite German style. Very drinkable and just strong enough when you want a more substantial glassful. From the six pack bought at Depot Liquor in Brownwood, Texas.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 06:01:52 | More by mactrail

Michaeldmanley

Texas

4/5  rDev +15.6%

05-14-2013 21:23:20 | More by Michaeldmanley

klmcmachen

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

05-06-2013 14:50:47 | More by klmcmachen

mcdsports

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -6.1%

05-05-2013 00:49:17 | More by mcdsports

JakeMorgan13

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

04-23-2013 00:33:26 | More by JakeMorgan13

J_Dub

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

04-22-2013 22:03:14 | More by J_Dub

bmurray10

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

04-22-2013 17:55:38 | More by bmurray10

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -6.1%

04-18-2013 02:40:18 | More by SmellsofMahagony

DragLine6

Texas

4/5  rDev +15.6%

04-17-2013 01:22:50 | More by DragLine6

tubeyes

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

04-15-2013 01:40:21 | More by tubeyes

Tiernan

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

04-11-2013 23:32:42 | More by Tiernan

ToMakeEndsMeet

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

04-09-2013 18:49:42 | More by ToMakeEndsMeet

dmorgan310

Panama

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

04-07-2013 22:56:32 | More by dmorgan310

kellypodz

Texas

3.73/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75

A nice Texas-brewed Maibock/Helles Bock. Pours a crystal clear golden color with a fizzy head that fades fairly fast. Smells of toasted malts, light spicy Noble hops, and a little lemon peel. More spicy hop on the tongue with a light malt backbone. Slightly bitter aftertaste. 7.5% alcohol content is well hidden. I wish it were a little sweeter since the Maibock is supposed to be a paler version of the traditional Bock. Still a great beer though.

Serving type: bottle

03-31-2013 01:14:32 | More by kellypodz

OCdrummer7271

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +37.3%

03-27-2013 04:10:46 | More by OCdrummer7271

raffy313

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

03-06-2013 04:54:01 | More by raffy313

Mastertensu

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

01-20-2013 01:14:59 | More by Mastertensu

dgrauwiler

Texas

1/5  rDev -71.1%

11-16-2012 03:07:27 | More by dgrauwiler

Halo_Ranger

4.5/5  rDev +30.1%

10-21-2012 18:53:28 | More by Halo_Ranger