German Lagers: Maibok/Heller Bock
- Color: Pale to light amber. The German word “helle” means light-colored, thus Heller Bock is a pale beer.
- Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
- Malt Profile: Light toasty and/or bready aroma and flavor is often present. Roast or heavy toast/caramel malt aromas and flavors should not be present.
- Hop Profile: Low to medium-low, derived from noble-type hops.
- Bitterness: Low to medium-low
- Fermentation: Fruity esters, if present, should be low. Diacetyl should not be present.
- Body: Medium to full
- ABV: 6.3%-8.1%
- ABW: 5.0%-6.4%
- IBU: 20-38
- Color (SRM): 4-9
- Color (EBC): 8-18
- Original Gravity: 1.066-1.074
- Original Gravity °P: 16.1-18
- Final Gravity: 1.012-1.020
- Final Gravity °P: 3.1-5.1
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.
11 Maibok/Heller Bock Reviewed
Highest Rated In Style
- 9.00 John John Dead Guy by Rogue Ale Brewery
- 8.76 Provisions Series - Bierbauch by The Bruery
- 8.22 30th Anniversary Charlie, Fred, and Ken's Bock by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
- 7.76 Maibock by Fort Collins Brewery
- 7.58 Boss Tom's Golden Bock by Boulevard Brewing Company
- 7.57 Invasion by Half Acre Beer Company
- 7.52 Andygator by Abita Brewing Co.
- 7.24 Maibock by Dovetail Brewery