 | Journey to Mars is a multi-award-winning and extraordinary German-inspired Dunkles Bock and is a brew that will transport your taste buds to a rich experience. Crafted with the finest German ingredients, each sip of Journey to Mars is a voyage into a realm of deep, robust flavours. This rich mahogany elixir will flow into Brewed to impress and launch taste buds into orbit, Journey to Mars is Paniza’s multi-award-winning ode to cosmic ambition. As a German-inspired Dunkles Bock, it marries tradition with interstellar grit – a mahogany-hued liquid as deep as Martian soil. Pour it, and aromas erupt: caramelized sugar, charred oak, and whispers of cocoa dust, swirling like a rover’s trail across red dunes. The first sip? Gravity slips away. Velvety malt floods the palate, unfolding layers of toffee-glazed biscuit and a touch of raisin-dark fruit. Here, the body isn’t heavy – it’s deliberate, a calculated payload of flavour balanced by a clean, short finish. Each note feels engineered, from the roasted barley’s earthiness to the subtle hop bitterness that lingers like a distant radio signal. Crafted with German precision, Journey to Mars Dunkles Bock mirrors the meticulousness of actual space missions. Noble hops and Munich malt form its backbone, while slow, cold fermentation locks in complexity – a process as rigorous as testing landing gear. But this isn’t just technical prowess; it’s artistry. Paniza’s brewers treat each batch like a launch window, blending science and soul to bottle liquid courage. |
Resemblance
If you like: Red Oktoberfest
Availability
LCBO, Grocery and Convenience Stores, Ontario Craft Beer Festivals, Toronto Brewing
Food Pairing
This rich, malty lager thrives alongside Canada’s hearty comfort foods. Pair it with a savoury tourtière (Quebec meat pie), where caramelized crust and spiced pork meet the beer’s toasty depth. Try Montreal-style smoked meat on rye with grainy mustard or maple-glazed cedar-planked salmon for smoky harmony. Dive into poutine loaded with braised beef—the Dunkles Bock’s roasted malt cuts through the gravy’s richness. Dessert? Buttery Nanaimo bars or peameal bacon sliders with aged cheddar lean into its nutty undertones. It’s a true north match for cold nights and campfire feasts.
Awards & Prizes
2024 – Bronze – Ontario Brewing Awards
2023 – Silver – Canadian Brewing Awards
2023 – Bronze – Canada Beer Cup
2023 – Bronze – Ontario Brewing Awards
2023 – 2nd – Single Bock Canada – Untappd
2019 – Gold – Canadian Brewing Awards – as Ides of February
2019 – Gold – Ontario Brewing Awards – as Ides of February
2019 – B.O.S. – Ontario Brewing Awards – as Ides of February
Universe Reference
Humanity’s race to the Red Planet accelerates as NASA, SpaceX, and global teams chase crewed missions by the 2030s. Robotic pioneers like Perseverance scout terrain and test tech, yet hurdles remain – sustainable habitats, safe landings, cosmic radiation. Meanwhile, Journey to Mars Dunkles Bock toasts this audacious dream: a crisp, bold lager mirroring the grit and collaboration fueling our interplanetary leap. Each sip echoes the spirit of explorers – earthbound or Martian – united by curiosity. Here’s to giant leaps, both in space and your glass. Cheers to the next frontier!