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A bock brewed with Munich and Vienna malts. It pours deep copper to ruby with a large, creamy off-white head. The aroma is all malt: rich, toasty, with caramel overtones and a clean fermentation profile free of fruity esters. Toasted bread and soft caramel carry the palate. Hops contribute a low bitterness and no flavour of their own, so the beer ends smooth, slightly sweet and well attenuated. It is named after the goat of Valhalla.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytoastycaramel
malty
toasty
caramel
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose is distinctly malt-forward, with rich toasted grain and caramel notes taking centre stage.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heidrun

◎ Appearance

Heidrun presents a deep copper to ruby hue, characteristic of its Munich and Vienna malt bill. The pour yields a large, creamy off-white head with good retention and fine Schaumkleiden around the glass. The beer is clear and well-defined, with moderate carbonation evident in its presentation.

deep copper-rubycreamy off-white headclear and bright

◌ Aroma

The nose is distinctly malt-forward, with rich toasted grain and caramel notes taking centre stage. A clean fermentation profile emerges underneath, free of fruity esters or phenolic character. Toasted bread and soft caramel dominate, while hop contribution remains subtle and in the background.

rich toasted maltcaramel sweetnessclean fermentationbread crust

◐ Taste

The palate opens with toasted bread and soft caramel notes that carry through the mid-palate with a gentle, well-integrated sweetness. Bitterness is restrained at 24 IBU, offering only a low balancing note that never dominates. The Edelhopfen provide structure without contributing distinct flavour, allowing the malt profile to remain the focal point.

toasted breadcaramel forwardlow bitternesssmooth malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish unfolds smooth and slightly sweet, with a well-attenuated dryness that prevents cloying. The aftertaste lingers gently with residual caramel and toasted grain notes.

smooth and dryslightly sweet finish
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
84
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

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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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