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Landwehr-Bräu Heller Bock

Landwehr-Bräu
Germany·Heller Bock
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Malty and spicy, this bottom-fermented strong beer is amber in colour thanks to a blend of pale barley malt and caramel malt. It reaches 6.6 % ABV from an original gravity of 16.2 °P and matures for a long time before release. Also listed as Landbock Hell, it is a seasonal beer, available from November while stocks last.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
maltyspicycaramel
malty
spicy
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced malty sweetness underpinned by subtle caramel and bread notes from the extended maturation.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Landwehr-Bräu Heller Bock

◎ Appearance

Landwehr-Bräu Heller Bock presents a clear amber hue, bright and luminous, reflecting its blend of pale and caramel malts. The head forms with good density and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a stable, fine-bubbled crown.

amber, brightpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced malty sweetness underpinned by subtle caramel and bread notes from the extended maturation. Spicy, herbal characters emerge from the noble hops, lending a refined complexity. Yeast-derived warmth supports the overall aromatic profile without dominance.

malty sweetnesscaramel, breadnoble hop spice

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with rich malt character dominating the palate. Caramel and subtle toasted grain develop through the mid-palate, balanced by moderate bitterness and restrained spicy hop notes. The 6.6% ABV remains integrated, contributing gentle warmth rather than harshness.

full-bodied, smoothcaramel, toasted grainmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-long, with lingering malty sweetness gradually giving way to a dry, lightly spicy fade. Residual warmth persists without cloying, characteristic of a well-aged strong lager.

medium-long, drymalty fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
77
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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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.

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