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Dorf

Italy·Heller Bock
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Dorf is a pale bock in the German tradition, bottom-fermented and left unfiltered. Pilsner malt and light specialty malts give it a golden colour and a substantial body. Wildflower honey leads, followed by faint floral notes and a touch of candied citrus. Bitterness stays gentle, leaving the malt to set the tone from start to finish.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoneyfloral
malty
honey
floral
citrusy
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced wildflower honey, sweet and approachable without cloying.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dorf

◎ Appearance

Dorf presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity achieved through its unfiltered yet settled character. A substantial, creamy head forms and clings persistently to the glass, displaying fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a full-bodied visual presence.

goldencreamy headfine lacingunfiltered clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced wildflower honey, sweet and approachable without cloying. Beneath lies a gentle floral undertone paired with faint candied citrus notes that add complexity. The Pilsner malt foundation provides a subtle grainy support, while the bottom-fermented character keeps the overall profile clean and composed.

wildflower honeyfloral notescandied citrusgrainy base

◐ Taste

The palate enters with the malt-forward sweetness characteristic of the Heller Bock style, enriched by the honey and light specialty malts. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the malt to lead throughout rather than compete. The body is substantial and rounded, with a gentle warmth from the 7% ABV settling comfortably without harshness.

malt-drivengentle bitternesssubstantial bodybalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with the malt character persisting as the honey fades. A light, residual sweetness remains pleasant without becoming sticky.

malt aftertasteclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Heller Bock

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What is a Heller Bock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

Finding a similar Heller Bock

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