This Helles Bock presents a unique twist on the traditional Maibock style, infusing the classic golden lager profile with a distinctive homemade pine syrup. The base is built on a foundation of Munich and Vienna malts, offering a rich, grainy-sweet core that balances the refreshing resinous notes of the pine. It pours a deep gold with high clarity and a persistent white head. On the palate, the doughy, bready malt character is complemented by a moderate bitterness and a forest-like evergreen quality that lingers into a clean, moderately dry finish. At 7.5% ABV, it provides a subtle, integrated warmth perfect for a spring evening.
Appearance.Deep gold to light amber (SRM 6–9). Brilliant clarity with a large, creamy, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing.
Aroma.Moderate to high intensity. Grainy-sweet, doughy malt and lightly toasted Munich malt notes are layered with a distinct resinous, forest-like aroma from the pine syrup. Clean fermentation with low spicy hop notes and very light floral esters.
Taste.Initial grainy-sweet, bready malt flavor dominates, followed by a unique resinous and herbal evergreen character from the pine syrup. Moderate hop bitterness provides balance. Finishes well-attenuated and moderately dry with a lingering toasty malt aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium-full body. Moderate to moderately-high carbonation. Smooth and clean on the palate with a gentle, well-integrated alcohol warmth and no astringency.
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