Bergbock Hell
Klosterbrauerei Andechs
- From:
- Klosterbrauerei Andechs
- Germany
- Style:
- Maibock
Ranked #36 - ABV:
- 6.9%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #20,516 - Avg:
- 3.91 | pDev: 11%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 84
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 24, 2026
- Added:
- Oct 19, 2002
- Wants:
- 21
- Gots:
- 16
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
With its firm, fine pored head, luminous gold and clear gleaming look, it cannot fail to awaken expectations of pure pleasure.
Strong malty nuances and floral hoppiness are imbued with accents of slight fruitiness. Despite its strength, Bergbock is pleasantly mouthcoating, with a powerful, but unobtrusive body. A highly discrete, finely bitter hoppiness transforms into a slight honey sweetness to conclude on a soft, harmonious aftertaste.
A harmonious light bock of character that cannot be put down after the first drink.
Strong malty nuances and floral hoppiness are imbued with accents of slight fruitiness. Despite its strength, Bergbock is pleasantly mouthcoating, with a powerful, but unobtrusive body. A highly discrete, finely bitter hoppiness transforms into a slight honey sweetness to conclude on a soft, harmonious aftertaste.
A harmonious light bock of character that cannot be put down after the first drink.
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Reviewed by willelw from Sweden
3.54/5 rDev -9.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.54/5 rDev -9.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Golden colour with a creamy head.
Aroma: bread, malt, herbs, lime.
Taste: malt, bread, some citrus, herbs, hint of honey.
Semi-sweet. Nice bock beer
May 24, 2026Aroma: bread, malt, herbs, lime.
Taste: malt, bread, some citrus, herbs, hint of honey.
Semi-sweet. Nice bock beer
Reviewed by Bavarican from Germany
3.5/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
500ml bottle at my home bar in the Alps Is a clean looking, light yellow with a good head. Aroma is hay, wet grass, notes of honey, sour water. Taste is clean, honey, light, refreshing, a little sweet, smooth, goes down nice, very nice feel
folks normally are thrown off by the label they think it is a Helles but they often say it different with a more sweet taste that's too strong. But it is a Maibock. Not my favorite from this fine brewery.
Jun 07, 2025folks normally are thrown off by the label they think it is a Helles but they often say it different with a more sweet taste that's too strong. But it is a Maibock. Not my favorite from this fine brewery.
Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois
3.9/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at the Bavarian Lodge - Lisle, IL
L: pale straw with a slight haziness; fluffy white head
S: cracked wheat, floral hops, honey, pale malt
T: white bread, honey, mild fruitiness, very lightly toasted grain, floral & grassy hops, mineral water
F: medium body, moderate carbonation, balanced and semi-dry finish
O: pairs perfectly with delicious German fare
May 03, 2025L: pale straw with a slight haziness; fluffy white head
S: cracked wheat, floral hops, honey, pale malt
T: white bread, honey, mild fruitiness, very lightly toasted grain, floral & grassy hops, mineral water
F: medium body, moderate carbonation, balanced and semi-dry finish
O: pairs perfectly with delicious German fare
Rated by BrisLoganite from Australia
3.75/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Spicy without flavour. Fells like your tongue being hammered with any aftertaste. Light and bland for a german
Aug 24, 2024
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
4.23/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I had this on draft 3/28/24 @ Laschet's Inn.
See-through dull yellow/orange appearance.
Big off-white head; nice, frothy lacing remained.
Honey, soft wheat & faint burnt wood notes in the nose.
Medium thick, sticky mouthfeel.
Honey, soft wheat & faint burnt caramel flavors.
A bit sticky/sweet, but that's kind of the point with a Maibock...overall, quite nice.
Apr 03, 2024See-through dull yellow/orange appearance.
Big off-white head; nice, frothy lacing remained.
Honey, soft wheat & faint burnt wood notes in the nose.
Medium thick, sticky mouthfeel.
Honey, soft wheat & faint burnt caramel flavors.
A bit sticky/sweet, but that's kind of the point with a Maibock...overall, quite nice.
Reviewed by AzfromOz from Australia
4/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Purchased at Klosterbrauerei Andechs in September 2023 and drunk that night at Campingplatz Munich Thalkirchen by the edge of the River Iser.
L: Bright yellow with a brilliant white head that dissipates quickly.
S: Clean, neutral malt with the slightest hint of spicy booze.
T: Sweet, almost buttery in the mouth, with moderate fruity bitterness. The alcohol is present, and warmth in the gut and mouth after the swallow attests to the fact.
M: Smooth and full, with a moderate carbonic prickle.
O: A light beer that holds its alcoholic strength well. It goes down easily and could be dangerous if care is not taken to mind the volume!
Cheers!
#469
Feb 10, 2024L: Bright yellow with a brilliant white head that dissipates quickly.
S: Clean, neutral malt with the slightest hint of spicy booze.
T: Sweet, almost buttery in the mouth, with moderate fruity bitterness. The alcohol is present, and warmth in the gut and mouth after the swallow attests to the fact.
M: Smooth and full, with a moderate carbonic prickle.
O: A light beer that holds its alcoholic strength well. It goes down easily and could be dangerous if care is not taken to mind the volume!
Cheers!
#469
Reviewed by BillyNoonan from Ireland
4.1/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Lovely pour, foamy head and pleasant, mid gold hue. Hoppy, malty and floral notes. Not dry at all in the finish. It's a good beer and stands up in its style. ABV stands to reason. Very enjoyable.
Oct 03, 2023
Reviewed by StJamesGate from New York
4.09/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.09/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Bright clear gold with a ribbon of white foam; toasty grain, flowers + candle wax on the nose; biscuit, set honey, hay, mild spice + humming bitterness to end; medium, clean, dry.
4 4.25 4 4.25 4
This is doing so many things right:
Yes, there’s a ton of pils malt that gives loads of bread, but there are also sturdy Noble hops presence, assertive (19 IBUs plays like 25) bitterness, and scrubbing carbonation that all serve to keep this from cloying. It seems sweet, but it never tastes sweet.
Add to that hints of toast and even pear esters + this is truly interesting to spend time with, while staying drinkable; I’ve very surprised at that ABV because there’s not a hint of it anywhere.
Lives up to the quality of the rest of their range.
Possibly the first maibock I’ve ever truly enjoyed.
May 23, 20234 4.25 4 4.25 4
This is doing so many things right:
Yes, there’s a ton of pils malt that gives loads of bread, but there are also sturdy Noble hops presence, assertive (19 IBUs plays like 25) bitterness, and scrubbing carbonation that all serve to keep this from cloying. It seems sweet, but it never tastes sweet.
Add to that hints of toast and even pear esters + this is truly interesting to spend time with, while staying drinkable; I’ve very surprised at that ABV because there’s not a hint of it anywhere.
Lives up to the quality of the rest of their range.
Possibly the first maibock I’ve ever truly enjoyed.
Rated by sokol_1993 from California
4/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Got a bottle in Munich. Excellent beer of the style, and pair really well with German sausages!
Apr 28, 2023
Reviewed by Gatch from Massachusetts
4.53/5 rDev +15.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +15.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Best by 18.10.2023 e0,5l bottle
Haven’t had a Maibock in a long time. Pours a deeper golden color than expected with a frothy head. Quite sweet with a rich and slightly spicy malt character. A unique feel and finish with a pleasant boozy sweetness. This is truly special. Need to drink more beers of this style whilst living in Germany.
Apr 06, 2023Haven’t had a Maibock in a long time. Pours a deeper golden color than expected with a frothy head. Quite sweet with a rich and slightly spicy malt character. A unique feel and finish with a pleasant boozy sweetness. This is truly special. Need to drink more beers of this style whilst living in Germany.
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