Beer # 56 Trafalgar Bock

Bock Lager

Trafalgar Ales and Meads, Oakville, Ontario, Canada (Independent)

Bock 6.5% ABV Brown Glass Bottle 650ml

 $4.50 (Canadian) At LCBO.

Back again to Trafalgar an excellent little brew house down south of Toronto. 


A dark walnut-brown red, with a fluffy light tan head made up of small to medium bubbles, that die down quickly to a light skim across the top of the beer. The nose is apples, oak and vanilla. A hint of smoke, and earthy, fallen leaves. First sip gives us a malty mellow fruity lager, tartaric acid is prevalent leaving a granny smith taste near the finish. Surprisingly light, effervescent, cider like feel. Molasses and malt  on the finish. Two months of Lagering and one month of aging give this beer it's well balanced and complex character. Creamy mouthfeel similar to a cremant or another sparkling wine. Aeration gives us toasted malt bread.

Impressions: Fail, So-so, Pass, Exceptional

                                                                                                               

Cost:  5/6  PASS

Colour:  5/6  PASS        

Beer Style:  5/6 PASS  

Re-Order:  5/6 PASS   

Experience:   5/6  PASS

Final Thoughts: A very good all around beer. 


Cheers
CJT