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Jack Of All Shaves

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May's monthly cask is a golden-yellow light Bock at 5.0% ABV. Pilsner malt and flaked maize give a smooth, creamy body and a rounded taste of fruit and soft malt, while traditional noble hops add a subtle aroma and a gentle bitterness. Its pitch deals in card-table puns, part of Hydes' 2026 hairstyle series.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
noble hopmaltyfruity
noble hop
malty
fruity
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with soft noble-hop character, offering a subtle herbal and slightly floral impression without aggression.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jack Of All Shaves

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-yellow hue typical of the Heller Bock style, presenting excellent clarity with fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms a dense, creamy collar that displays good adhesion to the glass, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed.

golden-yellowclearcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft noble-hop character, offering a subtle herbal and slightly floral impression without aggression. Beneath sits a gentle malty foundation with hints of orchard fruit—apple and pear—complemented by the gentle sweetness of Pilsner malt and the understated contribution of flaked maize.

noble hopsdelicate floralssoft fruitclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel sustained by the interplay of Pilsner malt and maize adjunct. Fruity notes develop through the mid-palate—ripe apple and stone fruit—while a restrained malty sweetness provides roundness, finishing with a gentle, lingering noble-hop bitterness that feels refined rather than assertive.

creamy bodysmoothfruitygentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the noble-hop bitterness fading gracefully to leave a soft malty resonance. A light, pleasant fruitiness persists in the aftertaste without heaviness.

clean finishsoft maltlingering fruit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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