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Flensburger Frühlingsbock

Flensburger Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Maibock · One of 7 Maibocks in hopIQ

Flensburger Frühlingsbock followed the Winterbock in 2011 and is a seasonal release for the first months of the year. This pale, bottom-fermented bock is brewed with gently kilned malt, Tettnang aroma hops and the brewery's own yeast. It pours bright golden-yellow with a dense head and fine bubbles. A delicate citrus note opens the nose before intense malt and a clear hop bouquet take over. The body is creamy and soft, with fruity notes and gentle alcohol warmth; fine bitterness lingers, and the Tettnang hops close with a spicy, herbal accent.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

Gold · 2022
Meininger's International Craft Beer Award
Gold · 2020
DLG-Prämierung
Silver · 2019
Meininger's International Craft Beer Award
Gold · 2016
DLG-Prämierung
Silver · 2015
Meininger's International Craft Beer Award
Silver · 2014
Dublin Craft Beer Cup
Gold · 2014
World Beer Awards
Gold — Meininger's International Craft Beer Award
Gold — DLG-Prämierung
Silver — Meininger's International Craft Beer Award
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Maibock.
Hop character
herbal
spicy hop
citrusy
Malt character
malty
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flensburger Frühlingsbock

Appearance

A bright golden-yellow pour with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head composed of fine bubbles. The carbonation is lively and even, creating fine beads that rise steadily through the glass. Schaumhaftung is notably firm, with a stable collar of foam that clings to the glass walls throughout the tasting.

bright golden-yellowdense fine headexcellent claritylively carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens delicately with citrus notes before transitioning into a pronounced malt foundation. Tettnang aroma hops bring a clear, refined hop bouquet with spicy and herbal undertones that complement the gentle kilned malt character. The overall aromatic profile is balanced and inviting, with no aggressive alcohol warmth apparent on the nose.

delicate citrusintense maltspicy hop bouquetherbal accent

Taste

The palate is creamy and soft, with a malty core that drives the flavor entry and sustains through the mid-palate. Fruity notes emerge alongside fine bitterness, while Tettnang hops contribute a spicy and herbal complexity that evolves as the beer warms slightly. The 6.9% ABV provides gentle alcohol warmth without dominance, maintaining excellent balance between sweetness and hop definition.

creamy, soft bodymalty foundationfine bitternessfruity complexity

Finish

The finish is medium-length, with fine bitterness and a lingering herbal-spicy character from the Tettnang hops. The aftertaste is clean and malty, drying gradually without harsh astringency or cloying sweetness.

herbal-spicy fadeclean malty finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Flensburger Frühlingsbock

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Flensburger Frühlingsbock

About Maibock

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Maibock

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, creamy, herbal character as Flensburger Frühlingsbock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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