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Birrificio Italiano Amber Shock

Birrificio Italiano Amber Shock

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A Dunkler Bock brewed by
Birrificio Italiano

Lurago Marinone (CO), Italy

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283.45/5.03.41/5.07%85.7Dimpled mug, Snifter P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Ambershock® is an amber beer produced by way of infusion, with 7.0% alcohol by volume (17.7 Plato degrees). The wort boiling phase is prolonged in this case to obtain a certain caramelizing of the sugars in the wort. Strong, full-bodied and mellow, its marked yet well-balanced malt flavor mainly derives from a special bottle-conditioning process that lasts for approximately 4 weeks. Bear in mind that this is not a refermentation phase caused by adjunct sugar or wort, which happens with Trappist beers. It is an exclusive procedure adopted by Birrificio Italiano® of Lurago Marinone. That is why Ambershock® is only sold in bottles. If it were matured in vats and served on tap, it would have a completely different taste. Bottle conditioning also brings about perfect settling of the yeast, which makes it possible to have a perfectly limpid beer with a strong, bright amber color.

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 Scauca (260), Lovere, Italy
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/105/516/20

Jan 22, 2008    Updated: Mar 5, 2008
Very nice amber with a huge lasting off white head. Subtle but complex aroma of fruits, fresh grounded malt, bread & flowers, such as roses. All of these are carried by a slight ethilic sensation. What amaze me every time I drink a B.I. beer is its smooth and velvety palate, be it a pils or this lovely bock.

 cgarvieuk (2547), Edinburgh, Scotland
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Oct 6, 2008  
Bottle at Beer tasting i organised at work ...hazy copper ... bright sherbert hop nose ... sweet fruitness... quitre alot of sweet malts ... quite fruity.


 MartinT (4377), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Aug 9, 2008  
My Bottom Line:
Fruity caramel and herbal hops dwell alongside doughy yeast in this balanced, drinkable and crafty Dunkler Bock.

Further Personal Perceptions:
-A creamy head of foam recedes into the copper gown.
-There is no sign of alcohol in the flavor profile.
-The fruitiness is quite complex and could emulate cherries and bananas at times.
-A light wooden hop bitterness follows the toasted and caramel malts.
-The body is rich and satisfying, yet remains quite drinkable.

From the bottle at the brewery restaurant. Thx Giulio!


 Doppelganger (1206), Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Aug 6, 2008  
Bottle, BSF at the GBBF. Hazy burnt amber pour, lots of sticky tan head. Thick garden perfume sort of smell. Grassy hops with an herbal touch, apricots, a bit of toasted good white bread. Chewy toasted grain malt, musky sweetness, brisk herbal hop bitterness. Lots of good flavor and a pleasantly brash sort of beer.


 sleepylopes (281), New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/58/103/515/20
May 19, 2008  
beautiful coper apricot color with a nice head that falls fairly fast. aroma is caramelized malt and sweet proofing dough. totally balanced with a touch of sweetness upfront that gives way to a pleasant finish that is just a touch bitter and malty. the beer lingers long on the palate.


 BuckeyeSammy (384), New York City, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
May 19, 2008  
Beautiful apricot amber, creamy head, nice lacing. nose of sweet malt. Flavor a bit floral, sweet, hints of caramel. Balanced all around. Alcohol completely hidden. Thanks to SleppyLopes on this one.



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