 stefanje (483), (Santee) San Diego, California, USA
May 9, 2008
12 oz bottle courtesy of zinister. Poured a copper color with a medium beige head that dissipated quickly. The aroma was distinct with sweet malts and vanilla. The flavor is malts forward with more of the same malt character as in the nose. Also present in the flavor are vanilla, berries and almonds. The mouthfeel is full and malty with lively carbonation. The finish is medium in duration and is a bit dry. Overall: A fairly good Heller IMO, this beer goes down easy.
MaltOMeal (237), Land of Sugar, Texas, USA
Jul 22, 2008 12oz bottle. Pours a clear reddish-orangish-amber with a thin, off-white head. Nose is lagerish with caramel, malt and nuts. Taste is of roasty malt, spices and some nuts. Mouthfeel is medium with some carbonation. decent.
bboeckl (109), Grafton, Wisconsin, USA
Jun 2, 2008 Aroma is of caramel malt with hints of brandy. Taste is a strong sweet caramel and lots of peppery alcohol. Very dry, crisp mouthfeel. Tastes as if it may have been aged a bit in a barrel. Strong hop bitterness. Lacks complexity and depth of character. Drinkable.
hopdog (4444), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
May 27, 2008 12oz bottle acquired in trade with bu11zeye (thanks!). Poured a medium and hazy copper color with a smaller sized off white head. Aromas of wheatiness, caramel, chocolate, and lightly nutty. Tastes of nuts, light chocolate, and caramel. Thinner body.
jsquire (1848), St. Marys, Ohio, USA
May 9, 2008 Clear amber color with a two finger off white head that audibly shrank to nothing. Sweet grain nose with some hair spray. Sweet beer with some pit fruit, caramel, and a toasted grain note. Not sure what a Heller bock is, but this is okay enough.
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