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Bitburger Maibock

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Bitburger's spring seasonal Bock brings honey-gold clarity and a delicate fruity sweetness that feels more approachable than traditional Bock weight. Hallertauer and Ariana hops weave floral, honey-touched notes through the 6.7% body without sharp bitterness — it drinks crisp and clean, with a gentle brightness that justifies the Maibock name. Perfect threshold beer between lager season and summer.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanfruity
malty
clean
fruity
honey
floral
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by delicate floral character from the Hallertauer and Siegelhopfen varieties, complemented by subtle fruity esters.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bitburger Maibock

◎ Appearance

Bitburger Maibock presents a brilliant honey-gold hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The beer displays fine carbonation with a persistent white head that demonstrates good retention, characteristic of a well-crafted Maibock.

honey-goldbrilliant claritywhite headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by delicate floral character from the Hallertauer and Siegelhopfen varieties, complemented by subtle fruity esters. A clean malt backbone emerges beneath, with gentle grain and bread notes that define the spring seasonal character without overwhelming hop intensity.

floral hopsfruity estersclean maltbread notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a distinctly malty sweetness and grain-forward character, supported by subtle caramel notes that add depth. The moderate 22 IBU bitterness provides crisp balance without harshness, while the medium body and 6.7% ABV create a smooth, refreshing drinking experience with gentle alcohol warmth.

maltygrainycaramel sweetnesscrisp balance

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry, with excellent clarity that showcases the refined brewing craft. A refreshing aftertaste lingers pleasantly without any harsh or astringent qualities, inviting another sip.

cleandry finishrefreshing
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
84
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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About Bock

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What is a 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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