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Bauhöfer Maibock

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Strong malt aromas of freshly toasted white bread with a hint of floral notes lead into a rich, full malt body and a well-integrated hop bitterness, and a long finish with a trace of roasted almonds. A pale bock, highly fermented and strongly hopped, that the brewery offers year-round and not only in May: 16.8 % original gravity, 7.3 % ABV.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytoastynutty
malty
toasty
nutty
hoppy
roasted
floral
Aroma
Pronounced malt character opens with fresh, toasted white bread and a subtle cereal sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bauhöfer Maibock

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Bright carbonation lifts the body visually, and the beer maintains a composed demeanor throughout the pour.

pale goldenbrilliant claritydense head lacing

◌ Aroma

Pronounced malt character opens with fresh, toasted white bread and a subtle cereal sweetness. Delicate floral notes emerge from noble hops, complementing the warm grain foundation without overwhelming it.

toasted breadnoble hop floralitycereal malt

◐ Taste

A rich, full-bodied entry carries the malt forward, with toasted grain flavors building through the mid-palate. Well-integrated hop bitterness (35 IBU) arrives with restraint, allowing the malty richness to remain the primary driver, while nutty undertones add complexity.

malty richnessintegrated bitternesstoasted nuttinessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

Long, satisfying finish with roasted almond notes lingering pleasantly on the palate. A gentle warmth from the 7.3% ABV rounds out the aftertaste without harshness.

roasted almondswarming alcohollingering finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°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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What is a Heller Bock?

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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