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Mahou Reserva

Spain·Heller Bock
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Deep golden, with banana and red apple, toasted malts and herbal hops and a delicate alcoholic warmth on the nose. Mahou lists it as a Helles Bock. It has notable body, moderate bitterness and a pleasant persistence. Munich malt supplies the caramel notes, and American hops are added late in the brew for aroma.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
carameltoastybanana
caramel
toasty
banana
malty
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe banana and red apple notes, layered beneath a toasted malt character derived from Munich malt.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mahou Reserva

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting luminosity. The head is substantial and displays fine Schaumhaftung, clinging to the glass walls in delicate lace patterns. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

deep goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe banana and red apple notes, layered beneath a toasted malt character derived from Munich malt. Late-addition American hops contribute herbaceous and slightly floral elements, while a delicate warmth from the 6.3% ABV adds subtle complexity without harshness.

banana, red appletoasted maltherbal hopswarming alcohol

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and malty, with caramel and toasted grain notes establishing a full-bodied presence on the palate. Mid-palate maintains sweetness balanced by moderate bitterness (35 IBU), with herbal hop influence providing structure. The finish carries a subtle boozy warmth and smooth malt-driven persistence.

caramel, toasted grainfull-bodiedmoderate bitternessmalt-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is persistent and warming, with lingering caramel and toasted malt notes. A gentle herbal bitterness and delicate alcoholic warmth fade slowly, leaving the palate satisfied and clean.

persistentwarm aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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