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Bosch Maibock

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A golden-yellow bock with full malt notes, caramel nuances and a fine-bitter hop edge; the rare Hallertauer Saphir hop adds a lively citrus note. Triple-hopped and matured for at least three months, it is available from mid-March. Bosch has refined the recipe for decades. 6.8 % ABV, 36 IBU, 16.6 % original gravity.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Citrus hop 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
maltynoble hopcaramel
malty
noble hop
caramel
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character and warm caramel notes that suggest careful kilning.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bosch Maibock

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-yellow body displaying excellent clarity and pale radiance. The head builds dense and white with fine retention and clean lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is crisp and active, giving the beer an inviting, well-defined presentation.

bright golden-yellowclear and radiantdense white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character and warm caramel notes that suggest careful kilning. Behind these foundational layers emerges a lively citrus brightness from the Hallertauer Saphir hop, adding freshness without sharpness. Noble hop spice rounds out the profile with subtle floral undertones.

soft grain maltwarm caramelcitrus from Saphirnoble hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a full, malty sweetness balanced by caramel and toffee richness. The mid-palate maintains this malt-forward character while the Saphir hop introduces a gentle citrus lift and a refined, clean bitterness that sits comfortably at 36 IBU. The finish draws together malt depth and noble-hop dryness without harshness.

malty sweetnesscaramel and toffeecitrus hop characterrefined bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, leaving a pleasant lingering malt backbone with a whisper of hop bitterness. The 6.8% alcohol integrates smoothly without dominating the farewell.

malt backboneclean hop finishsmooth warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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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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