HOFBRAU

337 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

January 29, 2012 (Sunday)

HOFBRAU BOCK

12 fluid ounces, 7% ALCOHOL BY VOLUME

Brewed and Bottled by Josephsbrau Brewing Co., San Jose, CA

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FROM THE LABEL: " 'Hofbrau' in German means "the brew of royalty." Josephsbrau Hofbrau Bock is a fine example of the regal brewing tradition still found in Germany today. This outstanding bock is golden in color, very rich and moderately hopped. Beer stats: 7 % ALCOHOL BY VOLUME, 22 international bitterness units. Brewed with three types of imported malts, Hallertau aroma hops and lager yeast."

FROM THE MOUTH: Nice pour and look at that beautiful amber color. When it first hits your tongue you are thinking.....hmmm malty ( sweet) but then it mellows out into a nice soft hop flavor in the end. VERY NICE transition. A very nice example of a Bock beer. Reminder to self: smell the beer first?!

Food choice: ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN

2 pork tenderloins, about 2 pounds total

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

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drink yer beer

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