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Herbsthäuser Heller Bock

Herbsthäuser Brauerei
Germany·Heller Bock
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A seasonal pale bock for the colder months: spicy in taste and boldly bitter. It is brewed stronger than the regular range, at 7.0 % ABV, and uses Hallertauer Perle and Spalter Select hops. Like the rest of the brewery's bocks, it is bottom-fermented.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyhoppymalty
spicy
hoppy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with spicy, peppery notes from the Hallertauer Perle and Spalter Select hops, layered beneath a warm, slightly grainy malt backdrop.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Herbsthäuser Heller Bock

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a light straw quality typical of the Heller Bock style. The beer presents good clarity with a dense, cream-colored head that displays solid lacing as it recedes. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

pale goldencleardense headwell-laced

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with spicy, peppery notes from the Hallertauer Perle and Spalter Select hops, layered beneath a warm, slightly grainy malt backdrop. Subtle floral and herbal dimensions emerge alongside a whisper of caramel sweetness. The overall aromatic profile is restrained yet complex, inviting closer inspection.

spicy, peppery hopsgrainy maltherbal, floralcaramel notes

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with a pronounced spicy bitterness that unfolds across the mid-palate. The 7% ABV provides noticeable body and warmth without excessive heat. Caramel and toasted grain character balances the bold hop bitterness, while the finish remains clean and dry despite the beer's richness.

bold bitternessfull-bodiedspicymalty warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is extended and dry, with lingering spice and hop bitterness that gradually subsides. A subtle alcohol warmth persists into the aftertaste, grounding the beer's seasonal character.

dry, lingeringspicy aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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