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UrCraft Bockbier

Klosterbrauerei Neuzelle
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🌍 Germany · Heller Bock · One of 19 Heller Bocks in hopIQ

UrCraft Bockbier is Neuzeller Bock in its unfiltered form: drawn straight from the lagering tank, bottled and labelled by hand without pasteurisation and sold only by online order, with around four fresh fills a year. At 6.2 % ABV it pours orange with a light yeast haze. Caramel and a hint of chocolate lead the nose alongside pear-like fruit; the palate is soft and sweet with fine carbonation and little bitterness at first, which grows firmer in a long finish.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Heller Bock.
Malt character
caramel
chocolate
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for UrCraft Bockbier

◎ Appearance

A bright orange hue with a light, persistent yeast haze characteristic of an unfiltered lagering. The fine carbonation creates a delicate, cream-coloured head with good adhesion to the glass, while the suspended yeast particles lend an inviting cloudiness that speaks to its fresh, unprocessed nature.

bright orangehazy from yeastfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with caramel-forward malt character, followed by a subtle chocolate undertone that adds depth without heaviness. Fruit-driven esters emerge as the beer warms, presenting pear-like notes that complement the malt sweetness and hint at the gentle fermentation typical of well-rested lager yeast.

caramel, chocolatepear-like esterssoft malt sweetnessunderstated complexity

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and welcoming, with pronounced malt sweetness balanced by fine carbonation that refreshes without aggression. The entry is gentle and round; bitterness remains subdued in the mid-palate, allowing the caramel-forward malt profile to dominate before a firmer bitterness emerges and carries through to a measured, dry conclusion.

soft, sweet entrylow initial bitternessclean lager characterdeveloping finish

◑ Finish

The finish is long and evolving, with bitterness gradually building from gentle to firm rather than striking immediately. The aftertaste remains clean and malt-driven, with a dry conclusion that encourages another sip without leaving any harsh edges.

long, building finishclean aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of UrCraft Bockbier

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 UrCraft Bockbier

About Heller Bock

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Heller Bock

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, sweet, hazy character as UrCraft Bockbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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