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De Deerne

Brouwerij Maallust
Netherlands·Maibock
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Full, golden-blond and bottom-fermented, De Deerne is a bock in which light bitterness meets a touch of caramel malt. A selection of German and Czech hops brings floral and spicy aromas, and the finish is fresh, with a dash of mischief. Brewed from barley and caramel malts; 7% ABV, unfiltered and unpasteurised.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralspicycaramel
floral
spicy
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral and spicy notes from a considered selection of German and Czech hops, balanced by the soft sweetness of caramel and pale Malz.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for De Deerne

◎ Appearance

De Deerne presents a luminous golden-blond hue with excellent clarity, unfiltered and unpasteurised as declared. The head is substantial and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine white lacing that marks each sip. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, lending liveliness to the pour.

golden-blondclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral and spicy notes from a considered selection of German and Czech hops, balanced by the soft sweetness of caramel and pale Malz. The unfiltered character contributes subtle yeast-derived complexity without harshness. The overall impression is refined and inviting, neither aggressive nor muted.

floral hopsspicycaramel maltclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and malty, with caramel sweetness providing the foundation and a delicate thread of light bitterness woven throughout. The spicy, floral hop character emerges in the mid-palate, adding dimension without overwhelming the underlying Malz backbone. The finish arrives fresh and clean, with a playful dash of character that keeps the experience from becoming purely sweet.

full-bodiedcaramel-forwardbalanced bitternessmalty backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, shedding the beer's richness in favour of a dry, slightly spicy farewell. A gentle warmth from the 7% ABV lingers smoothly without aggression, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dryspicyrefreshing
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
84
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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