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Dithmarscher Urbock

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Dithmarscher Urbock is the autumn counterpart to the Maibock, sold each year for the colder months. It shares the spring bock's 16.5 °P and 6.8 %, but differs in colour and character: it pours a deep reddish brown under a fine head. The nose is spicy and hoppy with caramel; the palate is malty and full, with toffee and bread crust, and a long, finely bitter hop note runs through the finish while the overall bitterness stays mild.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
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Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyspicy
hoppy
malty
spicy
caramel
toasty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a spicy and hoppy character that frames subtle caramel notes from the malt bill.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dithmarscher Urbock

◎ Appearance

Dithmarscher Urbock presents a deep reddish-brown hue that reflects its autumn character and higher gravity. A fine, persistent head crowns the glass, demonstrating good foam stability and adhesion to the walls as you drink.

deep reddish-brownfine headgood retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a spicy and hoppy character that frames subtle caramel notes from the malt bill. These aromatics suggest a refined noble hop presence balanced against the beer's rich malty foundation.

spicy hopcaramel sweetnessnoble character

◐ Taste

The palate is full and malty, with prominent toffee and bread crust flavors that develop across the mid-palate. A long, finely bitter hop note persists through the swallow, providing elegant complexity while the overall bitterness remains restrained and integrated.

toffeebread crustfine bitternessfull body

◑ Finish

The finish extends with a sustained hop bitterness that gradually fades into a warm, slightly sweet malt aftertaste. The departure is clean and composed, befitting a classical bock.

long finishfading hop bite
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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