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Rothaus Heller Bock

Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus
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🌍 Germany · Maibock · One of 10 Maibocks in hopIQ

Heller Bock is a limited release in the Tannenzäpfle anniversary series and revives the pale Maibock that Rothaus once brewed each spring. It is made with pale barley malt, soft Black Forest water and a fine dose of Tettnang and Hallertau hops, and pours golden. The high original gravity of 16.3 °P gives a full, rounded body with a malt sweetness of honey, fresh bread and light toast, a gentle warmth from the alcohol and a floral, herbal hop note that keeps the sweetness in balance.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Maibock.
Hop character
herbal
floral
Malt character
malty
honey
bready
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rothaus Heller Bock

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, creating a refined visual presence that speaks to careful conditioning.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, honeyed malt sweetness underpinned by soft bread crust notes. Herbal and floral hop character emerges gently on the mid-palate, with Tettnang and Hallertau contributing delicate spice and a wisp of fresh hay without any aggressive green character.

honey sweetnessfresh breadherbalfloral hops

◐ Taste

A full-bodied, well-rounded palate dominated by malt-forward character: honeyed grain, light toast, and bready warmth develop seamlessly from entry through mid-palate. The 20 IBU of noble hops provides precise counterbalance to the malt sweetness, finishing with a gentle herbal and floral dryness that keeps the beer crisp despite its strength.

honeytoasty maltfull-bodiedbalancedsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with the malt sweetness gradually giving way to a subtle herbal dryness. A gentle warmth from the 7% ABV lingers pleasantly without harshness, leaving the palate refreshed.

clean finishherbal drynesswarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Rothaus Heller Bock

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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 Rothaus Heller Bock

About Maibock

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Maibock?

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 Maibock

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, malty, honey character as Rothaus Heller Bock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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