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Hendrik 1

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A Maibock the way it was originally meant: plenty of hops and a little more alcohol, so it keeps tasting good all summer long. Lightly sweet and malty, with a touch more bitterness. It comes from the copper kettles in Gramsbergen, where the malts are chosen with care for balance, and is best at about 6 °C.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
hoppymaltycaramel
hoppy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive noble hop character—herbal, floral, and gently spicy notes dominate without overwhelming the senses.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hendrik 1

◎ Appearance

Hendrik 1 presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending the beer visual liveliness without appearing aggressive. The pour reveals a beer of considerable elegance and refinement.

bright goldencrisp white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive noble hop character—herbal, floral, and gently spicy notes dominate without overwhelming the senses. Beneath the hop profile lies a clean, bready Malz foundation with subtle caramel undertones that add warmth and depth. A whisper of fresh grain and soft yeast completes the aromatic picture.

noble hop, herbalbready Malzcaramel notes

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and full-bodied, with a malty sweetness that carries noticeable caramel character through the mid-palate. Edelhopfen bitterness emerges steadily, providing balance and definition without harsh edges, while a slight alcohol warmth adds richness to the overall impression. The finish rides a wave of sustained bitterness that gradually recedes.

balanced sweet and bitterfull-bodiedhop-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with a dry, hoppy fade that leaves a gentle bitter backbone on the palate. Smooth drinking and warm, it invites another sip.

dry hop finishwarming alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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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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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