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Ur-Bock Hell

Einbecker Brauhaus
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🌍 Germany · Bock · One of 60 Bocks in hopIQ

Ur-Bock Hell is a pale, strong lager from Einbecker Brauhaus that represents the lighter interpretation of traditional Bock beers. It combines the robust malt character and higher alcohol content of a Bock with a crisp, clean finish typical of Helles styles.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
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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
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Bock.
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ur-Bock Hell

◎ Appearance

Ur-Bock Hell presents a beautiful pale golden hue characteristic of the Helles interpretation of Bock style. The beer displays excellent clarity with bright, luminous color and a dense, creamy white head that demonstrates good retention. Fine carbonation creates an inviting visual appeal that promises a refined drinking experience.

pale goldenbright claritycreamy white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by clean, grainy malt character with subtle caramel and bread-like notes that reflect the beer's robust malt bill. There is a notable absence of hop aroma, allowing the noble malt complexity to shine through with a touch of subtle sweetness. The yeast profile is exceptionally clean, typical of refined lager fermentation.

grainy maltbreadsubtle caramelclean lager yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a rich, malty sweetness and full body that defines the Bock character, with caramel and bread-like grain notes developing through the mid-palate. The smooth, creamy texture coats the mouth while maintaining crisp balance and cleanliness characteristic of Helles styles. There is virtually no bitterness, allowing the malt-forward profile to remain the focal point throughout.

malty sweetnesscaramelsmooth creamyfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp with a lingering sweet malt character that fades gradually. The aftertaste remains balanced with no harsh bitterness, leaving a satisfying, malty impression.

cleanmalty sweetnesscrisp finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ur-Bock Hell

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 Ur-Bock Hell

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 clean, malty, sweet character as Ur-Bock Hell will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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