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Velikonoční Krasličák

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Green in color and slightly sweet in taste, with a gentle bitterness to balance it, this Easter special from Hlinsko is a limited seasonal edition brewed at 14 degrees of original gravity. It is fresh and playful in spirit and comes back for Easter. It is offered as a three-pack of half-litre bottles as well as on keg.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden8
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
cleancaramelmalty
clean
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with soft Malz notes—biscuit and light grain sweetness—followed by subtle herbal and floral Edelhopfen character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Velikonoční Krasličák

◎ Appearance

A pale greenish-gold hue, bright and translucent, with fine carbonation producing a modest white head that settles into delicate lacing. The clarity is excellent, revealing the beer's fresh, clean character. The body appears light to medium, with steady bubble chains rising through the glass.

pale greenish-goldbright, translucentfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft Malz notes—biscuit and light grain sweetness—followed by subtle herbal and floral Edelhopfen character. A gentle spice note lingers beneath, typical of the Heller Bock style, with no aggressive alcohol presence. The overall impression is fresh and restrained, inviting rather than imposing.

soft maltbiscuit, grainherbal hoprestrained, inviting

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet, with caramel-tinged Malz flavors dominating the mid-palate. A moderate, clean bitterness emerges around 35 IBU, providing necessary balance without overwhelming the malt foundation. The finish carries a lingering sweetness with a gentle dry snap, maintaining the beer's playful and approachable character throughout.

sweet, caramelclean bitternessmalt-forwardsmooth, balanced

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, with lingering malt sweetness gradually giving way to a subtle dry bite. The beer leaves the palate clean and refreshing, inviting another sip without fatigue.

medium lengthmalt sweetnessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
79
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

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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.

Finding a similar Heller Bock

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