ullr - julbock

Winter is fast approaching; the days are getting shorter and the nights longer. Christmas is practically here, and with the festive season comes bad weather. When cold, rain, and darkness creep into our daily lives, festive, winter, and Christmas beers offer a warming balm – little moments of pleasure that conjure up coziness in a glass and, with their lively alcohol content and robust aromas, warm body and soul. The Wacken Brewery embraces this tradition and dedicates its Julbock beer to the Norse deity of winter, snow, and the hunt. Ullr symbolizes skill, perseverance, and the joys of winter.

His beery homage is a robust bock beer that chases away the frosty winter chill with a hefty 7.5% alcohol. In the glass, it presents itself in a deep amber gold with reddish reflections and a creamy, finely pored head. The aroma entices with notes of caramel, honey, and subtle roasted malt. On the palate, the beer is full-bodied and sweet. Toffee, nut, and roasted grain combine with harmonious malt warmth and a subtle bitterness to create a well-rounded, easy-drinking taste experience.

Julbock Ullr is a beer that brightens winter evenings, lifts the spirits, and creates a cozy atmosphere. A Nordic festival beer, as powerful and expressive as the god after whom it is named.