{"product_id":"urbock","title":"Urbock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUrbock — Seasonal Smoked Bock — Schlenkerla\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrbock\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eseasonal smoked Bock\u003c\/strong\u003e that \u003cstrong\u003eSchlenkerla\u003c\/strong\u003e — the legendary \u003cem\u003eBrauerei Heller-Trum\u003c\/em\u003e of Bamberg (Bavaria, Germany) — produces every year during the cold season. Served from the cask in its tavern on \u003cstrong\u003eDominikanerstrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e in October and November, then bottles become available in December and January. Seasonality in Germany is no joke. Urbock is the older sister of the more classic Märzen, with a bit more body and warmth that make the smokiness even more integrated into the drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSchlenkerla and Bamberg’s Smoked Malt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchlenkerla\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most famous brewery in Bamberg, the Bavarian UNESCO city known for the tradition of \u003cstrong\u003eRauchbier\u003c\/strong\u003e (smoked beers). The malt is smoked with beechwood in their own malt house: a handcrafted process that gives Schlenkerla beers their unmistakable smoky profile, passed down from generation to generation since 1678.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rauchbock \/ Smoked Bock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonality:\u003c\/strong\u003e October–January (from the cask in October\/November, bottled from December)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malt smoked with beechwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated smokiness, full body, warmth, more structured than Märzen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bavarian mug or goblet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schlenkerla (Brauerei Heller-Trum) — Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is unmistakable: the \u003cstrong\u003ebeechwood smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e emerges elegantly, accompanied by notes of dark malt, caramel, and toasted bread. On the palate, it is fuller and warmer than Märzen: the full body of the Bock brings malty sweetness and alcoholic warmth that make the smokiness even more integrated and harmonious. The finish is long, smoky, with a pleasant lingering memory of beechwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Urbock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal and rare\u003c\/strong\u003e — available only from October to January: once it’s gone, you have to wait a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore body than Märzen\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Bock that amplifies everything: more malt, more warmth, more integrated smokiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalt smoked with beechwood\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bamberg’s tradition since 1678: a handcrafted process passed down through generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchlenkerla\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bamberg’s most famous brewery: the Rauchbier par excellence, a heritage of global brewing culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoked and grilled meats, sausages, aged Alpine cheeses, Bavarian winter cuisine, roasts. The smokiness pairs perfectly with intense flavors and slow cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Urbock online at Maltese.beer\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast shipping in 24-48h throughout Italy. Bamberg Rauchbock: seasonal, smoked with beechwood, Schlenkerla since 1678. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schlenkerla\"\u003eDiscover all Schlenkerla beers →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schlenkerla - Brauerei Heller Trum","offers":[{"title":"Bottiglia 50 cl","offer_id":54934490907000,"sku":"SAB003","price":4.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0757\/6495\/files\/schlenkerla_urbock.webp?v=1771432678","url":"https:\/\/maltese.beer\/en\/products\/urbock","provider":"Maltese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}