We’re excited to announce the inaugural release of our award-winning winter seasonal, Winterbock, in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles! Until this year, the bier has only been available on draft. Look for bottles at retail outlets beginning the week of Nov 12.
A dark, full-bodied doppelbock-style lager with chocolate and caramel malt flavors with hints of coffee, warming alcohols and low bitterness, Winterbock received a silver medal in the German-Style Doppelbock category at the 2018 World Beer Cup® — the most prestigious beer competition in the world. It has a surprisingly smooth finish for an 8.25% ABV doppelbock-style bier.
Its rich, complex and satisfying flavors are entirely derived from imported German malt and hops without the use of any adjuncts or added flavorings, including generous portions of amber Munich malt, Pilsner malt and Perle hops. We went to great lengths to brew Winterbock in the traditional way; double decoction, two-vessel fermentation with a Bavarian yeast strain, natural carbonation, and eight weeks of cold lagering. We’re honored that the World Beer Cup judges recognized the flavor contributions of these time-honored brewing methods.
Keeping with KC Bier Co. tradition, the bottle label and outer packaging feature an iconic Kansas City location that is part of the city’s historical and cultural heritage. Winterbock’s label and packaging showcase ice skaters on the frozen pond at Loose Park, one of Kansas City’s most popular and historical parks sprawling across 75 acres. Additionally, the label and packaging proudly display the World Beer Cup winners’ logo and the Brewers Association Certified Independent Craft Brewer seal.
We’re celebrating the release of Winterbock in the Bierhalle on Tuesday, Nov 13 at a tapping party featuring the bier (of course), a new Tuesday food special, bier and donut pairings, and a live jam session. Click here for all the details.
We hope to see you on Nov. 13, and hope you enjoy Winterbock during its tenure as our winter seasonal. Prost!
