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Augustiner Heller Bock

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The Heller Bock is Augustiner's seasonal pale strong lager at 7.5 % ABV, brewed like the rest of the range from water, barley malt and hops. It carries a strong but unobtrusive body built on pale malt, with aromas of bread dough and grain. A light honey sweetness runs through the palate, and a finely noble-hopped, very subtle bitterness with a floral edge keeps it from turning heavy. The finish is soft and harmonious, with the alcohol warming only gently in the background.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeynoble hopbready
honey
noble hop
bready
malty
floral
caramel
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, inviting profile built on bread dough and fresh grain.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Augustiner Heller Bock

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A fine, persistent white head forms and clings evenly to the glass, showing good foam retention throughout.

pale goldenbright, clearfine head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, inviting profile built on bread dough and fresh grain. Delicate floral and herbal notes from noble hops emerge without aggression, supported by subtle honey sweetness that adds softness to the overall expression.

bread doughnoble hop floralshoney sweetnessgrainy

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with a pronounced yet gentle malty sweetness and light honey character that prevents any sense of heaviness. The mid-palate maintains balance through a finely integrated noble-hop bitterness with a floral edge, while the malt provides rich, bready depth.

smooth, full-bodiedmalt sweetnessnoble-hop bitternesshoney note

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and harmonious, with the bitterness fading cleanly while honey and bread grain linger gently. Alcohol warmth is present only in the background, never harsh or dominant.

soft, cleangentle alcohol warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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 Maibock?

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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