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Dithmarscher Urbock

Dithmarscher Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Bock · One of 60 Bocks in hopIQ

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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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Bock.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
caramel
bready
toasty
Distinctive notes
spicy

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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Dithmarscher Urbock

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Dithmarscher Urbock

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.

Finding a similar Bock

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, malty, spicy character as Dithmarscher Urbock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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