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Mahrs Heller Bock

Mahrs Bräu
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🌍 Germany · Heller Bock · One of 19 Heller Bocks in hopIQ

Mahrs Heller Bock opens the brewery's bock season, tapped each year from October. Golden and brilliant under a fine white head, it smells of clean noble hops and pleasant pale malt. Tasters find sweet malt with a hint of dried fruit, followed by a grassy, earthy hop note. The body is velvety, almost oily, yet unusually lean for the style, and a distinct hop bitterness carries well into the finish. The 6.8 percent of alcohol is well integrated, and Hallertauer Herkules and Hersbrucker supply the hops.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

Bronze · 2014
European Beer Star
German-Style Heller Bock
Gold · 2019
Australian International Beer Awards
Other European Lager
★Bronze — European Beer Star (German-Style Heller Bock)
★Gold — Australian International Beer Awards (Other European Lager)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Heller Bock.
Hop character
noble hop
earthy
grassy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
caramel
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mahrs Heller Bock

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity, crowned by a fine white head that clings persistently to the glass. The carbonation is lively yet refined, creating a delicate mousse rather than aggressive foam.

brilliant goldenfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean noble hops—a hallmark of Hallertauer and Hersbrucker varieties—layered beneath pleasant pale malt sweetness. A subtle dried fruit note emerges on closer inspection, adding depth without dominating the composition.

noble hopspale maltdried fruit notes

◐ Taste

Sweet malt entry transitions smoothly into a pronounced grassy and earthy hop character that commands the mid-palate. A distinct hop bitterness builds and persists through to the finish, while the velvety, almost oily body remains lean and elegant for the style. The 6.8% alcohol integrates seamlessly, providing support without heat.

sweet maltgrassy hopearthy characterclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and hoppy, with the hop bitterness extending well into the aftertaste. No harshness or astringency; instead, a clean, refreshing closure that invites another sip.

dry finishlingering hop bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mahrs Heller Bock

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Mahrs Heller Bock

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same noble-hop, bitter, earthy character as Mahrs Heller Bock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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