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Maibock

Brauhaus Lemke
Germany·Heller Bock
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Golden and sparkling, the Maibock chases the winter away and opens the open-air season. Fine caramel notes, a delicately floral scent and a lemony freshness; on the palate warming alcohol notes and a very smooth drink. A pale Bock at 6.2% ABV, built on Pilsner, Munich and caramel malt and hopped with Magnum, Perle and Saphir. Brewed again each spring.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelcitrusyfloral
caramel
citrusy
floral
malty
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate floral notes from the noble hops, layered beneath subtle caramel sweetness from the malt bill.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maibock

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that catches the light. The dense, white head exhibits persistent lacing, clinging to the glass with each sip. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted pale Bock.

bright goldenfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral notes from the noble hops, layered beneath subtle caramel sweetness from the malt bill. A light citrus character, reminiscent of lemon zest, cuts through with refreshing brightness. The composition is refined and balanced, without any sharp or aggressive edges.

floral and delicatecaramel sweetnesslemony freshness

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and malty, with the Pilsner and Munich malts providing a soft, rounded base. Caramel notes develop through the mid-palate, while the Magnum, Perle and Saphir hops deliver gentle noble-hop character and a restrained bitterness of 20 IBU. The warming alcohol at 6.2% ABV integrates seamlessly, creating a full-bodied, velvety drinking experience.

smooth malt basenoble-hop restraintwarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with residual caramel sweetness fading gradually into a subtle dry note. The aftertaste remains malty and refined, inviting another sip.

clean finishmalty aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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 Heller Bock

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What is a Heller 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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