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HP Bock

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A light, top-fermented bock brewed for H.P.'s 75th birthday. Unlike the dark Easter bock Sorte Får, it is a light one. Havgassen is the other beer in its bock category. Bock was first brewed in the 14th century in the Hanseatic town of Einbeck. Every year the brewery holds a Day of the Beer on the first Saturday of September, from 11:00 to 17:00.

ABV
7.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramel
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character—sweet and inviting without heaviness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HP Bock

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer displays bright, clean carbonation with a light sparkle that emphasizes its refined character. The color sits at the lighter end of the bock spectrum, reflecting its Heller Bock designation.

pale goldcrystal clearfine head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character—sweet and inviting without heaviness. Subtle caramel and honey undertones emerge, complemented by a light, spicy noble hop presence that adds complexity without dominating. The overall aromatic profile is clean and balanced, suggesting careful fermentation and quality malt selection.

grainy malt sweetnesssubtle caramelnoble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, malty richness that fills the mouth with gentle sweetness and a touch of honey. Caramel notes integrate seamlessly into the mid-palate, building a full-bodied presence without cloying. Moderate bitterness (35 IBU) arrives as a restrained counterpoint, allowing the malt character to remain the focal point while maintaining refreshing drinkability.

soft malt sweetnesscaramel bodysmooth drinkingbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with the alcohol (7.4% ABV) providing gentle warmth rather than harshness. A faint malty sweetness and dry undertone linger, leaving the palate satisfied without heaviness.

warm, clean finishlingering maltsmooth aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
82
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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