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A bottom-fermented bock in the line of the original German examples, ruby red and clear in the glass. Characteristic caramel flavours are balanced by a light bitterness, which is why Walhalla calls it the ideal beer for autumn. The name says it plainly: Ur-Bock, at 6.5% ABV, clear and bottom-fermented like its German forebears.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with smooth caramel and bread-crust maltiness, grounded in the classic bottom-fermented yeast character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Borr

◎ Appearance

Borr presents a ruby-red hue, clear and bright in the glass with a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the sides. The colour reflects the beer's malt-forward character, while excellent clarity and modest carbonation create a refined visual presence. The modest SRM of 15 delivers a warm, inviting red rather than deep brown.

ruby redclearfine lacingwell-retained head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with smooth caramel and bread-crust maltiness, grounded in the classic bottom-fermented yeast character. Light herbal and spicy hop notes emerge in the background, providing gentle complexity without dominating the malt-driven profile. There is no harshness; the overall impression is clean and approachable.

caramelbread crustclean fermentationsubtle noble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full on the palate, with rich caramel and toasted malt flavours developing through the mid-palate. A restrained bitterness (25 IBU) arrives at mid-point, balancing the sweetness without aggression. The finish remains clean, with lingering malt sweetness and a dry, slightly grainy note that keeps the beer from cloying.

caramel forwardmalty bodygentle bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is medium-length, with caramel and light toast lingering pleasantly. A faint warmth from the 6.5% ABV sits comfortably in the background without dominating the close.

dry maltwarm finish
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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.

Finding a similar Bock

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