Beers similar to Maibock

Heller Bock·Germany·6.2% ABV·One of 38 Heller Bocks in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Maibock's caramel and malty character. Golden and sparkling, the Maibock chases the winter away and opens the open-air season. Fine caramel notes, a delicately floral scent and a lemony freshness; on the palate warming alcohol notes and a very smooth drink. A pale Bock at 6.2% ABV, built on Pilsner, Munich and caramel malt and hopped with Magnum, Perle and Saphir. Brewed again each spring.

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10 beers like Maibock

Bosch Maibock

Brauerei Bosch

Germany · Heller Bock · 6.8%

ALTERNATIVE

76%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Keeps citrus notes and noble hop character like Maibock, adds hop character, noticeably more bitter, drops floral notes.

What carries overmaltysmoothnoble-hopcaramelcitrusy

Structure: more bitter

Compared to Maibockhoppybittersmooth-drinkingfloral

Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less sweetness.

Structure: more bitter

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Dorf

Alder Beer Co.

Italy · Heller Bock · 7%

ALTERNATIVE

76%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Mirrors Maibock's floral notes and citrus notes — plus honey notes, a notch stronger, minus noble hop character.

What carries overmaltysmoothcaramelcitrusyfloral

Structure: a notch stronger

Compared to Maibockhoneysweetsmooth-drinkingnoble-hop

Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch more body.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Heller Bock Josef

Hofbräuhaus Traunstein

Germany · Heller Bock · 7.2%

ALTERNATIVE

73%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Like Maibock on booziness and noble hop character — noticeably more bitter, but without the floral notes.

What carries oversmoothcaramelfull-bodiedmaltynoble-hop

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

Compared to Maibocksmooth-drinkingcitrusy

Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less sweetness.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Jack Of All Shaves

Hydes Brewery

United Kingdom · Heller Bock · 5%

72%

MATCH

As with Maibock, same noble hop character and richness; adds creaminess, noticeably more bitter, no floral notes.

Structure: more bitter, a notch softer

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Schinderhannes Bock

Kirner Privatbrauerei

Germany · Heller Bock · 7.1%

71%

MATCH

Same noble hop character and richness as Maibock, adds hop character, noticeably more bitter, but without the floral notes.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Crafty Seadog

Brewpoint

United Kingdom · Heller Bock · 8.5%

71%

MATCH

Shares floral notes and noble hop character with Maibock; adds toasty notes, noticeably more bitter, but drops citrus notes.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Josephi Starckbier

Pyraser Landbrauerei

Germany · Heller Bock · 7.5%

70%

MATCH

Alongside Maibock on floral notes and booziness: adds herbal notes, noticeably more bitter, drops citrus notes.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Wittinger Bockbier

Privatbrauerei Wittingen

Germany · Maibock · 6.9%

70%

MATCH

A touch more sweetness, a notch stronger, no floral notes — noble hop character and booziness as with Maibock.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Neuzeller Bock

Klosterbrauerei Neuzelle

Germany · Heller Bock · 6.2%

70%

MATCH

More bitter — same richness and fullness as Maibock, adds fruit notes, noticeably more bitter, but without the floral notes.

Structure: more bitter

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Khe Bock

Birrone

Italy · Heller Bock · 6%

70%

MATCH

More bitter — same richness and fullness as Maibock, adds haziness, noticeably more bitter, but without the floral notes.

Structure: more bitter

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