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Bamberger Bockbier

Klosterbräu Bamberg
Germany·Heller Bock
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Pale, bottom-fermented bock, tapped every year in mid-October at the Bockbier-Anstich in the historic Zehntscheune. Bright golden, soft and round in the mouth. The fine, grassy hop bitterness recalls blossom honey, with generous body, slight malt sweetness and a touch of caramel. The echo is long. Brewed at 16.5 °P.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Malt-forward 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
grassyhoneymalty
grassy
honey
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate noble hop character, grassy and herbal with a subtle floral note reminiscent of blossom honey.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bamberger Bockbier

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale straw shine. The head is fine and persistent, displaying good lacing as it recedes. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft visual presence in the glass.

bright goldenclear, fine headpersistent lacingsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate noble hop character, grassy and herbal with a subtle floral note reminiscent of blossom honey. Gentle malt undertones emerge—soft bread-like qualities—without assertive sweetness. The overall impression is refined and harmonious, inviting deeper exploration.

grassy hopshoney floralssoft maltrefined balance

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full, with a generous malt body that unfolds across the palate. The hop bitterness is restrained yet present, mirroring the honey notes from the nose and carrying a light caramel undertone. Mid-palate shows a subtle sweetness that never overwhelms, maintaining freshness through to the back.

smooth, round mouthfeelhoney-tinged bitternessfull-bodiedlight caramel sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably long and dry, with the grassy hop character lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. A gentle warmth from the 6.9% ABV becomes apparent only on reflection, without any harsh edges.

long, dry finishlingering hopwarm, smooth exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
84
Appearance
83
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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