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Bergbock is a light bock from Loncium at 6.7% ABV and 35 IBU, listed as a Hell / Maibock style. Loncium is the ancient Celtic name of the Mauthen district in Carinthia's Gailtal, where the beer is brewed, in a 20-hectolitre Rolec brewhouse.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleancaramel
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grain-forward malt character—lightly toasted and slightly sweet with gentle caramel undertones.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bergbock

◎ Appearance

Bergbock presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the Heller Bock style, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a stable foam collar that clings evenly to the glass as it recedes.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grain-forward malt character—lightly toasted and slightly sweet with gentle caramel undertones. Noble hops provide a restrained, herbal backdrop without dominating, while the overall bouquet remains clean and approachable, free of any aggressive alcohol notes despite the 6.7% ABV.

soft Malzlight caramelnoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with a malty sweetness that sits comfortably at mid-palate, supported by a modest caramel richness. The 35 IBU bitterness arrives gently and lingers without harshness, balancing the inherent Malz depth and creating a crisp, dry conclusion that invites another sip.

maltyfull-bodiedbalanced bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering Malz sweetness fading into a subtle herbal note. Aftertaste remains pleasant and uncluttered, with no hot alcohol character despite the elevated strength.

drylingering Malzsmooth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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.

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