Maibok/Heller Bock
Maibok/Heller Bock is an German Lager beer style. Brewers Association category: German-Style Heller Bock/Maibock. It typically presents as pale to light amber. The German word ‘helle’ means light-colored, thus Heller Bock is a pale beer..
- ABV
- 6.3%-8.1%
- IBU
- 20-38
- OG
- 1.066-1.074
- FG
- 1.012-1.020
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:6.3%-8.1%
ABW:5.0%-6.4%
IBU:20-38
Perceived Bitterness:
Low to medium-low
Color & Appearance
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
Gravity & Body
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
Body:
Medium to full
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Light toasty or bready aroma and flavor attributes are 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.
Fermentation Character:
Fruity esters, if present, should be low. Diacetyl should not be present.
2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .
No beers have been reviewed in this style.