Bayern Dump Truck Summer Bock Lager

I know summer is officially over, but I still have a few summer brews in my fridge that need to be laid to rest. First on the list to go are a few bottles from a recent Montana trip, and none of them screamed summer more than Dump Truck Summer Bock. For those of you curious about the name, "dump truck" is a reference to a white water raft that tips over, dumping all of its contents into the river. Not so desirable as the rafting term, but very desirable as the beer.

The beer content in my fridge is already leaning toward cooler weather, with brews like Sierra Nevada's Narwhal Imperial Stout and Epic's Big Bad Baptist Espresso Stout. It's sad to see the summer suds subside, but better beer awaits me!

Bayern Dump Truck Summer Bock Lager

BG 9/26/14

Poured from a 12 fl oz (355 ml) bottle into a stemmed tulip, 6% ABV, Best Before 10/14

A Gold in color with plenty of haze, the thin white head clears up immediately after pouring, little to no lacing

A Orange, lemon, lime, pineapple, sour, tangy yeast, uncooked bread dough, floral hops

T Honey, skittles, bready malt, lemon, floral hops, tangerines, yeasty

M Light bodied, a little creamy, medium carbonation

A light bitterness from the floral hops, tang

C It’s hard to believe this is a bock lager and not an ale! The fruity esters and unfiltered beer suggest ale, but the lager crispness speaks to its true identity. It packs more flavor and mouthfeel than the average lager, and boasts a higher than average alcohol percentage as well. It’s perfect if you want something a bit heavier than a hefeweizen, but don’t want an IPA or pilsner. You can also session it all summer long if you like. Sad to be drinking the last one from my fridge, but with a new season comes many new beers.

FP Hot dogs or hamburgers off the grill, bacon wrapped asparagus, baked parmesan zucchini sticks, angel food cake