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Detmolder Honig Bock

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Honey runs through this bock, from honeyed bread on the nose to a honey-sweet palate with a hint of pastry. The sweetness is pronounced and the feel soft and velvety, and a light, herbal hop bitterness sits underneath it. It comes from Strate, a family brewery that has been brewing in Detmold since 1863.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeyherbalbready
honey
herbal
bready
caramel
malty
Aroma
Honey dominates the nose, accompanied by warm, honeyed bread notes and subtle pastry undertones.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Detmolder Honig Bock

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown in the glass, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that shows good retention and lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft visual presence typical of the Bock style.

deep amberclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Honey dominates the nose, accompanied by warm, honeyed bread notes and subtle pastry undertones. A light herbal hop character provides delicate framing without overshadowing the malt-forward profile, while gentle malty depth rounds out the aromatic expression.

honey-forwardhoneyed breadherbal hopspastry notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced honey sweetness and a soft, velvety mouthfeel that feels almost creamy. Caramel and bready malt notes emerge in the mid-palate, while a restrained herbal bitterness and subtle booziness surface underneath, maintaining balance without aggression. The finish leans sweet but avoids cloying excess.

honey-sweetcreamy mouthfeelcaramelherbal bitternesssoft finish

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with honey and gentle malt sweetness persisting alongside a faint herbal dryness. The aftertaste remains warm and slightly boozy, inviting reflection without harshness.

warm finishlingering honeygentle dryness
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
78
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 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.

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