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Abita Mardi Gras Bock

Abita Brewing Company
United States·Maibock
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Rich malt flavor and a full body make this bock similar to German maibocks. Pale, pilsner and caramel malts, German Perle hops and German lager yeast build it. Mardi Gras Bock is the first of Abita's seasonal brews and is a perfect choice during Carnival season in New Orleans.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelnoble hop
malty
caramel
noble hop
Aroma
Clean malt-forward nose with pronounced notes of pale and caramel malt that form the aromatic foundation.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Abita Mardi Gras Bock

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a dense, cream-colored head that adheres well to the glass walls. Fine carbonation produces a steady stream of bubbles, maintaining strong lacing throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenexcellent claritydense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Clean malt-forward nose with pronounced notes of pale and caramel malt that form the aromatic foundation. Subtle German noble hop character adds gentle herbal and slightly floral undertones without dominating, while the lager yeast contributes a soft, neutral backdrop.

maltycaramel notesnoble hopclean lager

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with rich malt sweetness from caramel and pale malts establishing a smooth, rounded character. Mid-palate shows balanced bitterness from Perle hops at a restrained level, allowing the malt complexity to remain prominent throughout. Finish maintains sweetness without cloy, with gentle hop bitterness gradually fading.

full-bodiedmalt-drivencaramel sweetnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering malt warmth and subtle noble hop bitterness. A gentle 6.5% ABV presence rounds out the aftertaste without harshness.

warm finishmalt aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
84
Finish
75
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Maibock

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What is a Maibock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

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