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Bio Honigbock Lindenblüte

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Golden to honey-yellow bock brewed with organic linden-blossom honey from the Schlögener Schlinge in the Danube valley. Floral and herbal on the nose, with lemon verbena and lemon balm; on the palate floral, slightly minty aromas meet a restrained honey sweetness and the pleasantly bitter edge of the linden honey, ending dry. The honey brings its own natural bitterness along. 8.3% ABV.

ABV
8.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
★undefined — European Beer Star (Honey Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeyfloralherbal
honey
floral
herbal
citrusy
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral and herbal character, dominated by lemon verbena and lemon balm notes that cut through with refreshing brightness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bio Honigbock Lindenblüte

◎ Appearance

A bright golden to honey-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a stable, creamy head. The color reflects the generous use of organic linden-blossom honey throughout the brew. Fine carbonation produces consistent, delicate lacing on the glass.

bright golden-yellowclearcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral and herbal character, dominated by lemon verbena and lemon balm notes that cut through with refreshing brightness. Beneath these herbaceous layers lies a gentle honey sweetness mingled with subtle Malz undertones, creating an inviting and complex bouquet without any cloying quality.

lemon verbenalemon balmfloral-herbalhoney sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with the floral-herbal and slightly minty character from the nose carrying through immediately. The mid-palate reveals a restrained honey sweetness balanced by the distinctive bitter edge of the linden honey itself—a natural bitterness that prevents any sugar dominance. The finish turns pleasantly dry, with lingering herbal and citrusy notes alongside subtle caramel-Malz complexity.

minty floralrestrained honeypleasant bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

A clean, dry conclusion with moderate length, where herbal and citrusy elements fade gradually alongside a whisper of caramel-Malz character. No clinging sweetness; instead a refined, slightly peppery dryness that invites the next sip.

dryherbal-citrusyclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
82
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 Bock

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What is a 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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