Gordon Biersch - Blonde Bock

Type: Bock

ABV: 7%

Sight: Clear orange with golden touches at the base. There was a very thin head of white that completely disappears at the surface.

Aroma: Grassy, earthy notes pop first with a little malt and a touch of lemony citrus.

Taste: Wheat and a nice sweetness from citrus(mostly lemon or even light orange). The citrus holds well through til the end. The middle brings in a unrecognizable spice that brings a nice distinction from other bocks I've had. The finish rebounds with a balancing maltness that brings the brew back to the front.

Overall: A very surprising beer to me...Sweeter and a little spicier than I was expecting. This is more of a Helles than a "Blonde" bock as the name indicates. The mouthfeel is soft and light, and despite the 7% ABV, this is definitely a sessionable beer. I've had a few "GB's" at beerfest's, and thought of the samples as good, but not superb...This beer gave me a new outlook on them and will be seeking out more styles of "GB".

Gordon Biersch Brewery


Score: 8.2/10