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Engel Bock Hell

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Sweet and creamy, full-bodied, with a strong frame and a marked malt note that lingers in the finish. It is brewed at 16 % original gravity and 7.2 % ABV in Crailsheim. The bock has collected four European Beer Star medals between 2005 and 2012, from bronze in 2005 up to gold in 2008 and again in 2012.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Bronze · 2005
European Beer Star
German-Style Heller Bock
Silver · 2006
European Beer Star
German-Style Heller Bock
Gold · 2008
European Beer Star
German-Style Pale and Amber Bock
Gold · 2012
European Beer Star
German-Style Heller Bock
★Bronze — European Beer Star (German-Style Heller Bock)
★Silver — European Beer Star (German-Style Heller Bock)
★Gold — European Beer Star (German-Style Pale and Amber Bock)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramel
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, sweet malt character—biscuit and toasted grain notes dominate without harshness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Engel Bock Hell

◎ Appearance

Engel Bock Hell presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head is dense and persistent, forming a fine white crown with good lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, typical of a well-crafted lager of this strength.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, sweet malt character—biscuit and toasted grain notes dominate without harshness. Subtle noble hop undertones provide gentle herbal backdrop, while a whisper of alcohol warmth rounds out the aromatic profile. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no aggressive or off-putting elements.

soft malt sweetnessbiscuit and toastnoble hop notesclean and restrained

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and creamy, with pronounced malt richness that unfolds across the mid-palate. Caramel and bread crust notes provide depth and complexity, while subtle bittering (18 IBU) keeps the sweetness balanced without dominating. The 7.2% alcohol is well-integrated, adding warmth and body without obvious heat or harshness.

full-bodied and creamycaramel sweetnessmalt-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with the marked malt character persisting as a pleasant aftertaste. The sweetness fades gracefully into a dry, grainy conclusion that invites another sip without cloying.

lingering maltsmooth fadedry grain finish
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
85
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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