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Ott Bock-Bier

Brauerei Ott
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🌍 Germany · Heller Bock · One of 2 Heller Bocks in hopIQ

The 'hearty strong one' — Ott's seasonal winter bock, available from mid-October through January. Malt-aromatic and full-bodied at 16.5° Stammwürze with a robust amber color; brewed in traditional Franconian Bock style, restrained on the hop side so the malt frame carries.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber10
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full body.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Heller Bock.
Hop character
herbal
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
honey
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Featured inThe Best German Strong Beers

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 malty, rich, clean character as Ott Bock-Bier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ott Bock-Bier

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.

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