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Heimdall

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A big, dark bock brewed with rye and chocolate malt, built for autumn: full flavours of caramel and toffee, chocolate, spices and dried fruit, with a touch of coffee underneath. The grain bill pairs rye with chocolate malt, it lands at 8.5% ABV, and Walhalla pitches it as a beer for living the autumn in full flavour.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecarameldark fruit
chocolate
caramel
dark fruit
spicy
malty
coffee
Aroma
Dominated by rich chocolate and caramel notes, with a bready maltiness that anchors the profile.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heimdall

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with a red undertone, opaque and full-bodied in the glass. The dense, tan head settles to a persistent collar that clings to the sides with firm lacing. Carbonation is moderate, creating a smooth and deliberate visual presence.

deep mahoganyopaquepersistent head

◌ Aroma

Dominated by rich chocolate and caramel notes, with a bready maltiness that anchors the profile. Spice and dried plum emerge beneath, layered with subtle coffee and a whisper of rye earthiness. The alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated, adding depth rather than harshness.

chocolate, carameldried fruit, spicemalty, coffee

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry of chocolate and toffee, with the rye grain contributing a subtle peppery spice on the mid-palate. Dark stone fruits and a soft coffee note develop, balanced by moderate bitterness (38 IBU) that never overwhelms the malt sweetness. The texture is smooth and velvety, with warming alcohol supporting without dominating.

chocolate, toffeerye spicefull-bodied, smooth

◑ Finish

Medium-long finish with lingering chocolate and caramel warmth. A dry, slightly coffee-tinged aftertaste fades gradually, leaving residual maltiness and gentle alcohol heat.

chocolate warmthdry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
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 Doppelbock

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What is a Doppelbock?

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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