The Mariestads Old Ox is a powerful, traditional bock beer with 6.9% ABV from the Swedish brewery Mariestads, first launched in 1957 and named after the loyal draft animal in the city coat of arms of Mariestad, the town on the west shore of Lake Vänern. The bock beer impresses with caramel notes and an exquisite balance between bitterness and sweetness, featuring a smooth, balanced, malty, and slightly sweet taste as well as a honey-like, herbal, and fruity aroma. Flavors of toffee, biscuit, and lightly roasted malt, along with notes of caramel, baked bread, fine spices, and roasted almonds, create a complex drinking experience that evolves sip by sip. The Mariestads Old Ox is the perfect choice for those seeking a high-quality, full-bodied, and malt-aromatic deep Swedish strong beer, which excels as a worthy companion to grilled meat, beef goulash, aged cheeses, and intense chocolate desserts, as well as a delightful expression of Nordic beer culture and artisanal strength.
