Trader Joe’s Hofbrau Bock
by Paul Arthur on Sep.07, 2009, under beer, bock, lager
Background: Probably contract brewed by Gordon Biersch, this Trader Joe’s exclusive is brewed with imported malt and Hallertau hops.
Nose: Subdued grain, sweet golden syrup, and not much else.
Taste: Slight hints of spicy noble hops. Alcohol is on the evident side, with a hearty body. Pale malt with a bit of biscuit character.
Overall: Meh. Slightly candyish, and in all the flavour fails to impress.
