German-Style Eisbock – European Origin Lager Styles

German-Style Eisbock Style

  • Color: Light brown to black
  • Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Sweet malt character is very high. Dark fruit flavors such as prune and raisin may be present
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is absent
  • Perceived Bitterness: Very low to low
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Alcohol may be present in aroma. Fruity esters may be evident, but not overpowering. Diacetyl should not be present. Alcoholic strength is very high.
  • Body: Very full
  • Additional notes: This is a stronger version of Doppelbock. Traditionally, these beers were created by freezing a Doppelbock and removing the ice, thus concentrating the alcohol.

German-Style Eisbock Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.074-1.116 (18-27.2 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) N/A 
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 6.8%-11.3% (8.6%-14.3%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 26-33
  • Color SRM (EBC) 15-50(30-100 EBC)

2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Lager Styles – European Origin Lager Styles – German-Style Eisbock