BAMBERGER MAHR’S CHRISTMAS BOCK January 1, 2009Beers A-ZbockJohn Fortunato Indistinct spice-hopped wheat-backed amber-cleared lightweight closer to weak dirty-grained pilsner, lacking expected wintry floral accents and firm bock strength. Earthy rye constraint, sugarplum vestige, and gooey malt souring lack resolution.