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Camelthorn Urbock

Namibia Breweries
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🌍 Namibia · Bock · One of 33 Bocks in hopIQ

Camelthorn Urbock arrives in a distinctive deep red glow, signalling a beer engineered for easy accessibility without compromise on craft. The malty flavours unfold with warmth — a character that makes this seven-percent strong lager feel substantial yet approachable, perfect for chilly evenings when the sun dips low. The result is a great tasting beer that bridges strength and drinkability, the kind of urbock that rewards a slow pour and patient sipping, letting its depth reveal itself in the glass.

ABV
7%
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
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full body.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Bock.
Malt character
malty
toasty
caramel
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Camelthorn Urbock

Appearance

Camelthorn Urbock presents a deep red-amber hue with excellent clarity and a warm, inviting glow in the glass. A dense, off-white head forms on the pour and maintains steady retention, leaving fine lacing along the walls. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, appropriate for the style.

deep red-amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent malt sweetness—toasted grain and gentle caramel notes establish the foundation. Dark fruit esters emerge subtly in the background, reminiscent of dried plum and raisin, while a faint toasty warmth rounds out the bouquet. Noble hop character remains restrained, allowing the malt character to dominate.

toasted graincarameldark fruitmalt-forward

Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with rich malt sweetness unfolding across the palate—layers of toffee and dark fruit develop mid-taste. The 7% alcohol provides warmth without sharp edges, integrating seamlessly into the malty matrix. Bitterness remains low and balanced, never challenging the approachability that defines this Urbock.

malty sweetnesstoffeesmooth bodylow bitterness

Finish

The finish is medium-length and warming, with residual malt sweetness and gentle alcohol heat lingering on the palate. A slight dryness emerges toward the end, inviting the next sip.

warming finishmalt residuemedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Camelthorn 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 Camelthorn 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 malty, rich, smooth character as Camelthorn Urbock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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