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Brinkley's HellesBock

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Malty and blonde, with a full malt body and just a little kick: a classic German lager that celebrates the coming of spring. The goat is the traditional symbol of Bock beer, and the name honors Dr. John Brinkley, Kansas’ notorious “Goat Gland Doctor”, a nod to local history from the first legal brewery in Kansas in over 100 years.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleancaramel
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, clean Malz character expressing subtle notes of grain and light caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brinkley's HellesBock

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The body shows good light transmission characteristic of the Heller Bock style. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting a steady collar of foam.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, clean Malz character expressing subtle notes of grain and light caramel sweetness. Noble hop aromatics emerge quietly in the background, contributing a gentle herbal restraint. The overall expression is mellow and inviting, with no sharp edges or aggressive alcohol burn.

soft Malznoble hopscaramel sweetnessclean and restrained

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with a well-rounded Malz foundation that develops into subtle caramel and bread-like notes across the mid-palate. Bitterness is minimal at 14 IBU, allowing the malty sweetness to dominate without cloying. The finish remains clean and balanced, with no harsh edges or lingering astringency.

full malt bodycaramel, bread-likeminimal bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades gently with residual Malz sweetness and a light, dry grain impression. A modest warming from the 6.5% ABV emerges only on reflection, never aggressive.

soft finishmalt sweetnesslight dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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.

Finding a similar Heller Bock

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