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Forårs Bock

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Forårs Bock is a pale bock made in the German Helles Bock style, from a traditional Bavarian recipe with Hallertau Mandarina hops that bring fresh notes of citrus and tropical fruit. Hallertau Perle and Tradition keep bitterness and fruity notes in balance. The beer has plenty of malt flavour, sweetness and warmth with a clean taste, and is tapped each spring.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltytropicalcitrusy
malty
tropical
citrusy
fruity
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant Hallertau Mandarina citrus and tropical fruit notes—hints of grapefruit, tangerine, and stone fruit.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Forårs Bock

◎ Appearance

Forårs Bock presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that lifts a dense, persistent head. The lacing clings to the glass in delicate rings as the beer is consumed, showing good foam retention characteristic of the Helles Bock style.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant Hallertau Mandarina citrus and tropical fruit notes—hints of grapefruit, tangerine, and stone fruit. Beneath these, a clean malt foundation emerges with soft breadiness and gentle floral complexity from Hallertau Perle and Tradition, creating a fresh and inviting bouquet.

citrus and tropical fruitHallertau characterclean maltfresh and floral

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a substantial malt-forward entry with honey-like sweetness and a subtle caramel undertone that frames the beer's warmth. Tropical and citrus notes unfold across the mid-palate, balanced by moderate bitterness from the noble hops. The finish remains clean and smooth, with the alcohol contributing gentle heat without harshness.

malty and sweettropical citrusbalanced bitternesssoft warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a lingering sweetness and subtle fruitiness that gradually fades. A gentle, warming aftertaste remains, leaving the palate dry and clean without astringency.

lingering sweetnesssmooth fadedry clean finish
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
77
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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