Specialty Beer on Tap: Benefit Bock (A Pint for a Purpose)
Since winter is traditionally a time to brew lagers, we’ve created our latest specialty beer in a bock style. We’ve named it Benefit Bock because proceeds from this beer benefit the Mt. Ashland Association’s “Give a Kid a Lift” Fund, via our “Pints for a Purpose” donation program.
Wikipedia describes bock’s origins as “a dark, malty, lightly-hopped ale first brewed in the 14th century by Germans in Einbeck. The style was later adopted by Munich brewers and adapted to the new lager style of brewing. Munich’s Bavarians pronounced Einbeck as “ein Bock” (“billy goat”). Thus the beer became known as bock.”
About our Benefit Bock
This German lager features rich, warm tones of reddish brown. As you sip, you’ll enjoy layers of malty sweet aroma and flavor reminiscent of warm bread pudding. Benefit Bock offers a medium to full body, making it perfect to take the chill off of late winter weather. 6.0% abv.
Malt
- Organic Munich
- Organic Pilsner
- Organic Chocolate
- Crystal 60
Hops
- Bittering = Liberty
- Flavor/Aroma = Hersbrucker
Yeast
- Bavarian Lager
Food Pairings
Benefit Bock’s sweetness and maltiness makes it an ideal complement to foods with some spicy heat and acidity.
Some of our favorite spicy menu pairings are:
- Spicy Thai Curry (with Tofu)
- Fish Tacos with a good dollop of Wasabi Aioli
- Charbroiled 5-Spice Ginger Teriyaki Ribs
- Free Range Wings
For those who enjoy a little zing, we recommend:
- Seasonal Kimchi
- Salads with our house made vinaigrette dressings
- Italian Sausage Linguini (spice in the sausage enhances this pairing)
(photo courtesy of Mt. Ashland Association)
As we mentioned above, every pint sold through 3/12 benefits the “Give a Kid a Lift” Fund, via Standing Stone Brewing Co’s “Pints for a Purpose” nonprofit giving program. We’re hosting a kickoff pint-raising fundraising party on 2/21 from 6-9 pm. “Give a Kid a Lift” funds an after school Ski & Ride program, Youth Summer Service Environmental camps, Special Olympics and the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, helping all kids learn how to ski or snowboard regardless of economic or physical challenges. We hope you’ll join the kickoff and enjoy Benefit Bock often to support this great cause!
