14. BOCK
14B. Helles Bock/Maibock
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.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Moderate carbonation.
Overall Impression: A relatively pale, strong, malty lager 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.
Comments: A pale type of Bock beer.
Ingredients: Pale lager malts. No non-malt adjuncts. Continental, European hops. Water hardness varies. Lager yeast.
| Vital Statistics: | OG: 1.064-1.072 |
| IBUs: 20-35 | FG: 1.011-1.020 |
| SRM: 4-10 | ABV: 6-7.5% |
Commercial Examples: Ayinger Maibock, Spaten Premium Bock, Pschorr Maerzenbock, Wuerzburger Maibock, Hacker- Pschorr Maibock, Augustiner Hellerbock, Fieders Bock Im Stein, Forschungs St. Jacobus Bock.
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