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ZomerBock

Brouwerij De 7 Deugden
Netherlands·Heller Bock
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A summer bock at 5.8% ABV with tropical aromas from Mosaic hops, fruity in aroma and taste, soft in the mouth and low in bitterness. It is brewed by the social brewery in Amsterdam-Sloten, where the team makes its beers together with people who have a distance to the labour market.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitytropicalcaramel
fruity
tropical
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose is immediately fruit-forward, with tropical stone fruit and citrus notes arising from the Mosaic hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for ZomerBock

◎ Appearance

ZomerBock presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, with stable lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearfine headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately fruit-forward, with tropical stone fruit and citrus notes arising from the Mosaic hops. A gentle malty sweetness underpins these impressions, creating a balanced and inviting aromatic profile that remains approachable rather than assertive.

tropical fruitstone fruitMosaic hopsmalty sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and smooth, with fruity and tropical flavors building gently on the attack. Mid-palate reveals caramel and malt depth without heaviness, while bitterness remains restrained at 35 IBU, allowing the fruit character to shine throughout a clean, refreshing finish.

soft mouthfeelfruity palatelow bitternesscaramel notes

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with tropical fruit echoes fading into a subtle malty dryness. The moderate alcohol warmth is barely perceptible, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

refreshingcleandry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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