Tröegs Scratch #117

Despite the fact that we’ve just transitioned from summer into fall, up next in our Scratch Beer series is a style most commonly attributed to springtime – the Helles Bock. Essentially, the Helles Bock style is a Helles Lager brewed to bock strength. While as strong as a traditional bock in terms of alcohol content, a Helles is lighter in color and has a more substantial hop presence. Think of it as Troegenator’s feisty little brother. Interestingly enough, the Troegenator is a horned beast, and so is a Billy goat, an animal that has become synonymous with the bock style. One theory suggests that the traditional time to brew bock beer was under the sign of Capricorn (the goat) to ensure it would be ready for consumption by May. Whatever the case may be, you can rest assured that you won’t have to wait until springtime to fulfill your goat quota. Kick back a few pints of this authentic German style right here in our Tasting Room!