Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileBock
San Diego, CA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bock is a 21+ neighborhood pub in South Park with a beverage program that leans heavily on beer and Alpine wine. The draught list spans over 30 taps, balancing European classics like Rothaus Pils and Westmalle with sought-after domestic craft such as Pliny the Elder. The wine list focuses on small-production, organic Germanic and Alpine bottlings. Weekly promotions like Wine Wednesday and a daily happy hour sweeten the deal.
- What should I order?
- Start with a liter stein of a Bavarian classic like Andechs Bergbock, or a glass of the Hild NV Elbling Sekt Brut from the Mosel. For something rare, the Russian River Pliny the Elder is a draw. Wine drinkers should explore the Alpine-focused list, including the Lageder 'Terra Alpina' Chardonnay.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts, especially those who appreciate Bavarian styles and rare finds, will find much to like. Wine lovers seeking organic, Alpine and Germanic varietals will also feel at home. The cozy, European-style beer hall ambiance and friendly service make it a welcoming spot for locals and visitors alike.
- When should I go?
- Wine Wednesday offers $2 off wine by the glass and 25% off bottles, ideal for wine-focused visits. Trivia nights and events like Krampus Nacht add to the draw.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Pricing is not listed, but the venue offers promotions: Wine Wednesday discounts and happy hour specials. Expect moderate pub pricing typical for a neighborhood bar with a curated selection.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of an Alpine-focused wine list and a beer program that spans over 30 taps, including rare and sought-after pours like Westmalle and Pliny the Elder, sets Bock apart. The cozy, European-style beer hall ambiance and weekly promotions like Wine Wednesday further distinguish it.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Focused Alpine and Germanic wine list with small-production, organic producers from Germany, Austria, Italy, and France. Available by the glass or bottle, with draft options and a weekly promotion.
Menu strengths
- — Curated selection of small-production, organic Alpine and Germanic wines.
- — Wines available by the glass or bottle, offering flexibility.
Standout selections
- — Hild NV Elbling Sekt Brut - traditional method dry sparkling from Upper Mosel with minerality, lemon pith, and quince.
- — Pollerhof 2024 Grüner Veltliner - green apple, lime, white pepper from Weinviertel, Austria.
- — Kumpf et Meyer 2023 'Jeux de Vins' Maceration - aromatic skin contact Gewurztraminer with melon, papaya, ginger, and tea leaves.
Pricing: Wine Wednesday: $2 off all wine-by-the-glass and 25% off all wine bottles.
Beer
Extensive draught list with over 30 beers, balancing European classics and domestic craft. Includes rare and sought-after selections, with community praise for the curated Bavarian focus.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive draught list with over 30 beers, balancing European classics and domestic craft.
- — Includes rare and sought-after beers like Pliny the Elder and Westmalle.
Standout selections
- — Rothaus 'Tannenzäpfle' Pils - a German pilsner classic.
- — Andechs 'Bergbock' Heller Bock - a German heller bock.
- — Westmalle 'Duo' Belgian Blonde - a traditional Belgian blonde ale.
- — Russian River 'Pliny the Elder' Double IPA - a renowned double IPA.
Pricing: Happy hour: $2 off draft pints, $4 off liter steins.
Nonalcoholic
A variety of non-alcoholic beers and wines are offered, including NA versions of popular styles and sparkling Riesling. No pricing or further details are available.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a variety of non-alcoholic beer and wine options.
Standout selections
- — Leitz Eins Zwei Zero NA Sparkling Riesling - a non-alcoholic sparkling Riesling.
- — Guinness 0% - a non-alcoholic stout.
- — Bitberger NA Premium Pils 'Drive' 0.0% - a non-alcoholic pilsner.
How it sits with the food
The food menu, from rotating kitchen residents, includes pretzels and sausages, which pair naturally with the beer and wine offerings.
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