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Einsiedler Bock hell

Einsiedler Brauhaus
Germany·Heller Bock
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Roasted malt with a touch of hay on the nose, elegant malt aromas and a velvety, unobtrusive hop bitterness: that is Einsiedler Bock hell under a dense head. At 6.8% ABV and 25 IBU, with 16.5% original gravity, this strong bock is brewed from barley malt, hops and water in the Einsiedel brewhouse of 1907, which still brews today.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedmaltyearthy
roasted
malty
earthy
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt and a whisper of hay, drawing from the brewery's traditional approach.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Einsiedler Bock hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, crowned by a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is lively but restrained, appropriate to the style's malty character and strength.

pale golddense headfine lacingbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt and a whisper of hay, drawing from the brewery's traditional approach. Beneath lies elegant malt sweetness with earthy undertones, while noble hops provide a refined, unobtrusive herbal frame without aggression.

roasted malthay notenoble hopsearthy sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is full and velvety, with robust roasted and caramel malt flavors anchoring the palate. The mid-palate shows good body with a smooth malt richness; bitterness arrives as refined and measured at 25 IBU, finishing clean without harshness. A whisper of alcohol warmth confirms the 6.8% strength without dominance.

roasted, caramelvelvety maltsmooth bitternessfull body

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long and drying, with lingering roasted and earthy malt notes. A gentle warming sensation fades gradually, leaving the palate pleasantly satisfied without cloying residue.

roasted aftertastedrying finishlingering warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
84
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 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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