Maibok/Heller Bock

Maibock (also known as Helles Bock or Heller Bock) is a strong, pale, malty German lager traditionally brewed to welcome the spring and served during the month of May.

Notes: The style is a type of German Lager, coming from the stereotypically roasty, malty, and rich Bock family. The Maibock does follow traditional Bock brewing techniques but uses paler malt and more hops to balance out the malt bill, leading to a more aromatic and cleaner-tasting beer.

ABV: 6.3%-8.1%
IBU: 20-38
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 4-11
OG: 1.066-1.074
FG: 1.012-1.020

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.

SRM:4-11

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.