 shp555 (1375), lilburn, Georgia, USA
May 5, 2008 Pours a deep copper color with a white head. Aroma is malty, nutty, toasty, and some peppery hops. Flavor is malty, caramel, toasty, nutty, and bitter peppery finish.
unclemattie (1556), Georgia, USA
Apr 30, 2008 On tap @ Taco Mac, KSU. Pours clear, reddish copper color, off-white head. Malty aroma, hints of bread. Flavor is a bold rich malt. Very balanced and overall close to style. A very close Dead Guy!
rajendra82 (637), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Mar 23, 2008 Found on tap at the Taco Mac on Windward Parkway, the Helles Bock was a bit hazy, and looked deep golden in color. I didn’t pour it of course, but head a bit small too. The smell was surprising with a zing of noble hops more akin to Pils than a Maibock. The taste was quite bitter, as the hopping rate was beyond that of Billy Goats and approaching the Easter Bunny. The malt was there though, and came out nicely with some warming body temperature. A nice and bright welcome that put a spring in my step.
ChainGangGuy (1511), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
Mar 14, 2008 On-tap @ Taco Mac in Woodstock (Woodstocko Mac).
Appearance: Clear, orangey body topped by a small, though dense white head.
Smell: Aroma of bread and toasted grains with a drizzle of spiced caramel.
Taste: Toasted grains and bread hit with a candyish caramel sweetness. Medium spicy hop bitterness. Slight yeastiness. Finishes dry, with some further bitterness and some of the alcohol showing up.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium carbonation.
Drinkability: A pleasant helles bock that makes for refreshing late Winter/early Spring drinking. Great? Well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves, but it’s always nice to see Atlanta Brewing Company trying new things.
kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Mar 9, 2008 Name: Helles Bock
Date: 02/19/2008
Mode: Draft
Source: Taco Mac
Appearance: clear dark copper, fine off white head, speckled lace,
Aroma: sweet dark caramel malt aroma with lots of earthy hops,
Flavor: rich caramel malt flavor, lots of earthy hops keeps it mostly dry, caramel sweetness begins to emerge as it warms, touch of toasted bread character, nice long bitter finish,
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.4/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **+/4
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