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ChewBOCKa

Confluence Brewing CompanyDes Moines, IA
  • Bock / Doppelbock
  • 7.3% ABV
  • Label approved Jun 11

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Confluence Brewing Company's Bock / Doppelbock. Label approved 11 June 2026.

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About this beer

This is the 6th of 84 labels we have from Confluence Brewing Company. It is one of 7 bock / doppelbock labels approved in June 2026. It was submitted and approved the same day. The label carries the Brewers Association independent seal.

The artwork

A flowing Art Nouveau-style pattern of interlocking curved lines in brown and gold fills the entire front label, creating a dense, rhythmic background. The beer name "CHEW BOCKA" is prominently centered in heavy black sans-serif capitals on a white rectangular panel, with "GERMAN-STYLE DOPPELBOCK" in smaller gold lettering below. The Confluence Brewing Company shield logo sits above the name panel, anchoring the composition. The palette is warm and monochromatic—browns, golds, and cream—with the white name field providing stark contrast against the writhing ornamental field.

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From the label

“ChewBOCKa, German-Style Doppelbock In the 18th century, monks brewed rich, bready bock beers during their long Lenten fasts—a tradition steeped in brewing history. Always fans of trying our hand at brewing tradition, it was inevitable that we'd eventually tackle this storied style. Our bock came out big, burly, and chewy, hence the name, ChewBOCKa. This beast of a beer is made with a Munich malt base and German hops for a rich and full-bodied yet balanced and malty sweetness. A long, cool lagering period mellows this deep mahogany beer and brings aromas and notes of toasted brown bread, sweet caramel, and even dark roasted malt. Whether you're fasting or not, our ChewBOCKa is sure to satisfy. After all, we wouldn't want you thinking with your stomach...”

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