Bock - Helles Bock/Maibock

BJCP 14-B

AROMA

Moderate to strong malt aroma. Hop aroma should be low to none. Aromas such as diacetyl or fruity esters should be low to none. Some alcohol may be noticeable.

APPEARANCE

Golden to amber in color. Lagering should provide good clarity. Head retention may be impaired by higher-than-average alcohol content.

FLAVOR

The rich flavor of continental European pale malts dominates. Little or no hop flavor. Hop bitterness is generally only high enough to balance the malt flavors to allow moderate sweetness in the finish. Perception of hops may be more apparent than in darker Bocks.

MOUTH FEEL

Medium-bodied. Moderate carbonation

OVERALL

A relatively pale, strong, malty lager beer

INGREDIENTS

Pale lager malts. No non-malt adjuncts. Continental, European hops. Water hardness varies. Lager yeast.

COMMENTS

A pale type of Bock beer.

HISTORY

Can be thought of as a strong version of Munich Helles. The serving of Maibock is specifically associated with springtime and the month of May.

COMMERCIAL EXAMPLES

Ayinger Maibock, Spaten Premium Bock, Pschorr Maerzenbock, Wuerzburger Maibock, Hacker-Pschorr Maibock, Augustiner Hellerbock, Fieders Bock Im Stein, Forschungs St. Jacobus Bock.

VITAL

OG: 1.064-1.072 IBUs: 20-35 FG: 1.011-1.020 SRM: 4 10 ABV: 6-7.5%