German-Style Heller Bock/Maibock

Color: Pale to light amber. The German word “helle” means light-colored, thus Heller Bock is a pale beer.

Clarity: Chill haze should not be present

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Light toasty and/or bready aroma and flavor is often evident. Roast or heavy toast/caramel malt aromas and flavors should not be present.

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium-low, derived from noble-type hops.

Perceived Bitterness: Low to medium-low

Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery aromas and flavors, if present, should be low. Diacetyl should not be perceived.

Body: Medium to full

• Color SRM (EBC): 4-9 (8-18 EBC)
• ABV: 5.0%-6.4% (6.3%-8.1%) %
• IBU: 20-38
• AE - Apparent Extract: 1.012-1.020 (3.1-5.1 °Plato)
• OG - Original Gravity: 1.066-1.074 (16.1-18.0 °Plato)