Jumbuck

The Basics

Style - Bock

ABV - 6.6%

Description

A dark, strong, malty German lager beer that emphasizes the malty-rich and somewhat toasty qualities of continental malts without being sweet in the finish.

The Name

Jumbuck, comes from Australian slang for sheep and is a reference to the goat imagery associated with bock beers.

The Ingredients

Malts

Munich, Pilsner, Aromatic Malt, Carafa Type I

Hops

Northern Brewer

Beer Facts

The name of the style comes from the beers origin in Einbeck, Germany. Einbeck was pronounced as “Einbock” with the Bavarian accent of the region which means “billy goat” in German (this is also why nearly every single bock has a goat on the label).

The Pairings

 Grilled steak, aged swiss, chocolate.