Strong beer and it tastes as such. But it's a good strong beer.

The Helles Bock has a standard yellow clear body, without obvious gassiness, while presenting a white head with slight retention The lacing is thin, but smooth and fluid. On the nose are aromas of baking bread, with slight citrus. Flavorwise, I experience slight malt sweetness and drying hops somewhat like a pilsener. It is finely dry for a beer guy, probably bitter for the pale lager drinker with a medium body and fine carbonation that results in a fairly standard lager crispness that is pleasing on the tongue. Grade: B+