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Gulpener Lentebock

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A pale spring bock. The nose brings grass, lemon and flowers, followed by malt and a touch of caramel. The style comes from Einbeck in Germany and is six centuries old; by a tacit agreement among brewers it is sold only between 21 March and 21 June. Served at 6 to 8°C. 6.5% ABV, brewed in Gulpen, Limburg.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
maltygrassyfloral
malty
grassy
floral
citrusy
caramel
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh herbaceous notes and bright lemon zest, complemented by delicate floral impressions.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gulpener Lentebock

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity, typical of the Heller Bock style. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving gentle lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating a lively yet refined visual presentation.

pale goldenclearmoderate headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh herbaceous notes and bright lemon zest, complemented by delicate floral impressions. A subtle malt backbone emerges in the mid-range, carrying soft caramel undertones that suggest careful grain selection and restrained kilning. The overall aromatic profile is clean and inviting without aggressive hop character.

fresh grasscitrus zestfloralsoft caramel

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a smooth, malt-forward character that builds into a satisfying body for the style. Herbaceous and citrus notes weave through the mid-palate, while a gentle caramel sweetness provides balance. Bitterness remains restrained at 35 IBU, allowing the malt complexity to dominate without harshness.

malts-forwardsmooth entrybalanced sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the malt character lingering pleasantly. A subtle grassy note persists in the aftertaste without becoming astringent, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean finishmalt persistencedry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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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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