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Helles Bock
Mill Street Brew Pub
A pale (Helles in German, orange colour), strong German lager brewed with 100% Organic malt and hops. A great big white head gives way to a sweet malty note which is quickly followed by the aroma of alcohol. A rich malty flavour with hints of current and oranges is found on the first sip. The hops have a gentle bitterness to balance the malt. The alcohol is not a dominant flavour, but you certainly feel it after a glass or two.
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Ratings by ericj551:
Reviewed by ericj551 from Canada (AB)
3.77/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.77/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Glad to see the Mill Street mix pack at the LCBO today. The Helles bock pours a nice clear light copper gold with a thin head. The aroma is a bit fruity with some sweet pilsner malt and a bit of herbal hops. The flavor is crisp and smooth, not much of the fruitiness from the aroma. Clean, dry pale malt leads into a hint of toasted, almost nutty character, reminiscent of their Tankhouse Ale. Herbal, slightly earthy and spicy hops come in followed by a clean finish.
Apr 30, 2010More User Ratings:
Reviewed by laituegonflable from Australia
3.29/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.29/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
On tap at the brewhouse, July 9th 2013.
Pours a gold colour, clear, with thin head. Lace is OK but yeah, looks a little heavy. OK for the style.
Smells mildly citric, with a soft drink kind of note. Maybe some malt and herbs. Pretty uninspiring, would like more aroma depth or complexity.
Taste is a little creamy, actually, with a touch of vanilla and some boozey notes. Marmalade, touch of whiskey. Orange maybe and a mild rye spice. Quite boozey and dry, have had better and more nuanced helles Bocks. But not overall bad.
Foamy, very foamy. Not hot in the mouth, but a bit sharp/warm on the very back. Not bad.
Decent enough Helles Bock, but I wouldn't mind the same finish on a bolder, more flavoursome palate.
Aug 06, 2013Pours a gold colour, clear, with thin head. Lace is OK but yeah, looks a little heavy. OK for the style.
Smells mildly citric, with a soft drink kind of note. Maybe some malt and herbs. Pretty uninspiring, would like more aroma depth or complexity.
Taste is a little creamy, actually, with a touch of vanilla and some boozey notes. Marmalade, touch of whiskey. Orange maybe and a mild rye spice. Quite boozey and dry, have had better and more nuanced helles Bocks. But not overall bad.
Foamy, very foamy. Not hot in the mouth, but a bit sharp/warm on the very back. Not bad.
Decent enough Helles Bock, but I wouldn't mind the same finish on a bolder, more flavoursome palate.
Reviewed by spinrsx from Canada (ON)
3/5 rDev -15.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3/5 rDev -15.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Draft
Appearance - Clear golden yellow colour with an average size fizzy white coloured head. There is a below average amount of carbonation showing and there is some faint lacing. The head lasted for only a short while
Smell - Malts, breads/grains, herbal notes, corn
Taste & Mouth - There is a below average amount of carbonation and I can taste malts and corn mixed with some slightly harsh herbal notes. There is also something along the lines of an apple juice sweetness. It ends with a grainy aftertaste.
Overall - It reminded me of one of those strong euro lager beers. It's drinkable but not something I'd drink again.
May 29, 2012Appearance - Clear golden yellow colour with an average size fizzy white coloured head. There is a below average amount of carbonation showing and there is some faint lacing. The head lasted for only a short while
Smell - Malts, breads/grains, herbal notes, corn
Taste & Mouth - There is a below average amount of carbonation and I can taste malts and corn mixed with some slightly harsh herbal notes. There is also something along the lines of an apple juice sweetness. It ends with a grainy aftertaste.
Overall - It reminded me of one of those strong euro lager beers. It's drinkable but not something I'd drink again.
Helles Bock from Mill Street Brew Pub
Beer rating:
82 out of
100 with
43 ratings
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