Berg Mai-Bock

◎ Appearance

A luminous golden yellow with bronze undertones, presenting the characteristic clarity and brightness expected of a spring Maibock. The head forms with fine, tight bubbles that cling persistently to the glass, creating defined lacing with each sip. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, lending the beer visual liveliness and structure.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle honey and light caramel notes from the pale and light caramel malts, creating a warm, inviting foundation. Behind these sits a restrained but distinct herbal and slightly spicy character from the Tettnanger varieties—both the Tradition and Saphir contribute noble, refined hop aromatics rather than aggressive florality. There is no yeast esters or phenolic character; the overall impression is clean and malt-forward.

◐ Taste

The palate strikes an elegant balance between soft malt sweetness and structured bitterness. Entry reveals honey and light grain character from the robust 16.4° original gravity, building a full body that never becomes cloying. Mid-palate the noble hop bitterness emerges gracefully, channeling the Tettnanger contribution into a gentle but persistent counterpoint to the malt foundation, creating dynamic tension rather than dominance.

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length, trailing off with lingering honey-malt notes and a subtle herbal hop dryness that extends the experience without harshness. The aftertaste settles into a pleasant, dry minerality characteristic of well-attenuated strong lagers.