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Andechs Bergbock Hell

Klosterbrauerei Andechs
Germany·Bock
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A pale German Bock from Bavaria with rich malt sweetness, subtle hop spice, and a smooth, slightly dry finish. Full-bodied and warming, it balances strength with elegant restraint.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanhoney
malty
clean
honey
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose reveals a refined balance of sweet malt and subtle grain character, with hints of bread crust and light caramel notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Andechs Bergbock Hell

◎ Appearance

Bergbock Hell presents a luminous pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brightness. The beer displays a fine white head with impressive retention, supported by steady carbonation that creates a delicate bead throughout the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a refined balance of sweet malt and subtle grain character, with hints of bread crust and light caramel notes. Delicate hop spice emerges on closer inspection, though the overall aromatic profile remains elegant and understated, characteristic of refined Bavarian brewing.

sweet maltbread notessubtle hop spicecaramel

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich, smooth malt sweetness and pronounced grain character that defines the mid-palate. Subtle caramel complexity develops alongside soft nutty undertones, while restrained bitterness (26 IBUs) maintains balance without dominating the full-bodied experience.

malty sweetnesssmooth graincaramel notessoft nutty

◑ Finish

The finish transitions from malt-driven warmth to a clean, slightly dry conclusion that demonstrates admirable restraint. A subtle lingering sweetness and gentle warming sensation persist, characteristic of a well-crafted Bock.

clean finishslightly drywarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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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.

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