Root Shoot Helles Bock All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

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Root Shoot Helles Bock - Helles Bock Style Beer Experience the perfect blend of tradition and innovation with our Helles Bock, crafted in collaboration between Northern Brewer and Root Shoot Malting. This exceptional brew combines the clean, and crisp character of Root Shoot’s award-winning Pilsner malt with the lightly toasted, mildly sweet flavor of their Light Munich 4 malt, and the rich, toasty cereal flavor of their Vienna malt. Enhanced with the mild, sweet, and floral notes of Mt. Hood hops, a descendant of Hallertau, this Helles Bock offers a smooth, clean finish with a touch of hop bitterness that perfectly complements its malty richness. Traditionally enjoyed in the springtime, this beer is so good, that you’ll want to drink it all year round. Who says you can’t enjoy a bit of spring in the middle of summer? Prost to a classic brew with a modern twist! Helles Bock Brewing Notes: Style: Helles Bock Fermentation Range: 48-60°F Original Gravity (OG): 1.063 SRM: 7 IBU: 31 ABV: 6.3% Helles Bock Tasting Notes: Aroma: Rich malt aroma with notes of bread crust, light caramel, and a hint of toffee. Subtle floral hop aroma. No diacetyl or sulfur. Appearance: Deep golden to light amber with good clarity. White, persistent head with fine lacing. Flavor: Prominent malt flavors of bread crust and light caramel, balanced by a touch of toffee and a mild hop bitterness. Clean, slightly sweet finish with no lingering harshness. Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation. Smooth and slightly warming due to the alcohol content. Clean finish. Explore our full lineup of Root Shoot Malting Beer Kits: Summer Ale All Grain Beer Recipe Kit Petite Saison d'Ete All Grain Beer Recipe Kit More about Helles Bock (BJCP Style 4C): Helles Bock, also known as Maibock, is a relatively pale, strong, malty German lager with a well-attenuated finish that enhances drinkability. It features moderate to strong grainy-sweet malt flavors with light toasty notes and a clean fermentation profile. The beer ranges from deep gold to light amber with a bright clarity and a persistent white head. Its flavor profile includes moderate hop bitterness balanced by bready and toasty malt, often with a spicy or floral hop character. Traditionally served in spring, Helles Bock is both refreshing and strong, with an ABV range of 6.3-7.4%. Developed relatively recently compared to other Bocks, Helles Bock was designed to be a more drinkable, pale alternative with a noticeable hop presence. It typically uses a mix of Pils, Vienna, and Munich malts, and traditional German hops. This style is less rich and dark than other Bocks but offers a balanced, moderately dry finish, making it ideal for springtime enjoyment. Helles Bock Style Range: SRM: 6-11 IBU: 20-35 Original Gravity (OG): 1.064-1.072 ABV: 6.3-7.4% Show more