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Rothaus Heller Bock

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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
7.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
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
maltyhoneyherbal
malty
honey
herbal
floral
bready
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, honeyed malt sweetness underpinned by soft bread crust notes.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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 Maibock

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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.

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