This Helles Bock captures the essence of a traditional northern German Maibock with a striking light amber hue and a distinctive unfiltered character. The sensory profile is led by the rich, grainy sweetness of caramel malt, which imparts a smooth, bready depth and a touch of residual sweetness. While the malt is foundational, a firm hop presence persists through the finish, providing a balancing herbal snap. At 6.5% ABV, it offers a clean fermentation profile and a subtle, integrated warmth. The result is a robust yet approachable lager that balances malty richness with a refreshing, attenuated bitterness and a rustic, natural texture.
Appearance.Deep gold to light amber in color. As an unfiltered lager, it exhibits a slight haze rather than brilliant clarity. Features a large, creamy, persistent white head with good lacing.
Aroma.Moderate to strong grainy-sweet malt aroma, highlighted by a lightly toasted quality and specific notes of caramel malt. Low to moderate spicy and herbal hop character. Clean fermentation profile with no significant esters.
Taste.Moderately strong grainy-sweet and doughy malt flavors dominate the initial palate, supported by rich caramel malt notes. Hop bitterness is moderate, providing a clean balance against the malt. Finishes moderately dry with a lingering blend of toasted grain and herbal hop spice.
Mouthfeel.Medium-bodied with a smooth, clean texture. Carbonation is moderately high, providing a crispness that cuts through the malt. A light, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present.