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Smash Maibock

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SMASH stands for single malt, single hop: only Pilsner malt and Spalt Select hops, with nowhere to hide. The result is malty, strong and full-flavoured, yet lighter and hoppier than a classic bock and easy to drink for its 6.7%. A spring release in the old tradition of brewing strong beer in winter.

ABV
6.7%
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
maltyhoppynoble hop
malty
hoppy
noble hop
caramel
Aroma
Noble hop character dominates, with the Spalt Select delivering subtle herbal and floral notes with a whisper of spice.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Smash Maibock

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, producing delicate streams that sustain stable lacing down the glass throughout the tasting.

deep goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character dominates, with the Spalt Select delivering subtle herbal and floral notes with a whisper of spice. Beneath lies a clean, biscuity Pilsner malt foundation that adds structure without heaviness, with no distracting fermentation notes.

noble hopsherbal spicebiscuity malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, grainy malt sweetness that builds into a full, rounded body despite the 6.7% ABV. Gentle hop bitterness (35 IBU) emerges in the mid-palate with restrained noble-hop character, creating elegant tension against the malt backbone without aggressive bite.

malty-sweet entryfull-bodiedrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-long finish with lingering malt character and soft noble-hop dryness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, fading gradually without astringency.

malt-forward fadesmooth dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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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About Maibock

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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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