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Maibock

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Capital's spring seasonal, available February to April, is a deep golden lager with a flavorful but smooth malt presence. Liberty and Hallertau hops join brewers and honey malts in the recipe, which lands at 6.2 % ABV and 25 IBU. It comes from a Middleton, Wisconsin brewery founded in 1984 to make German-style lager in America.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
★undefined — U.S. Open Beer Championship
★undefined — U.S. Open Beer Championship
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoneynoble hop
malty
honey
noble hop
clean
caramel
Aroma
Noble hop aromatics meld seamlessly with pronounced honey and Malz notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maibock

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation creating a persistent white head. The foam displays good lacing and retention, clinging to the glass walls as you drink. The body shows bright translucence characteristic of a well-executed lager.

deep goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Noble hop aromatics meld seamlessly with pronounced honey and Malz notes. Liberty and Hallertau contribute subtle floral and herbal notes without aggression. The bouquet remains clean and inviting, with a gentle sweetness that suggests careful malt selection.

noble hopshoney maltfloralclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, honey-forward malt character that builds into gentle caramel undertones. Noble hops provide restrained bitterness and a touch of herbal spice midway through. The finish is crisp and dry, driven by noble hop bitterness that balances the malt sweetness without dominating.

malty sweetnesshoneycaramelnoble hop bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering malt warmth and a subtle hop-driven dryness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, encouraging another sip.

crispmedium dryrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
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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