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Flötzinger Maibock

Flötzinger Bräu
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🌍 Germany · Maibock · One of 18 Maibocks in hopIQ

Flötzinger Maibock is the brewery's spring bock, brewed to 16 percent original gravity. It pours golden with a honey-coloured tone. The flavour is malt-led and easy-drinking despite its strength, with notes of honey, fresh bread and light caramel, a restrained herbal hop in the background and a smooth, supple finish in which the alcohol stays well hidden.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Full-bodied and mildly bitter.

A rich frame with the edge held in check — the weight rolls forward on its own terms.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Maibock.
Hop character
herbal
Malt character
malty
honey
bready
caramel
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flötzinger Maibock

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden hue with honey undertones, displaying excellent clarity and a stable white head with fine retention and crisp lacing. The carbonation is visibly active, creating a lively bead that sustains throughout the tasting experience.

golden with honey toneclear and brightpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malt character and subtle honey notes, accompanied by aromas of fresh bread crust and light caramel sweetness. Noble hop character emerges in the background as a delicate herbal undertone, contributing refinement without dominating the profile.

honey and breadlight caramelherbal hop restraint

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-forward, carrying flavours of honey and fresh bread through the mid-palate with gentle caramel complexity. Bitterness is restrained at 20 IBU, allowing the malt foundation to remain the dominant voice while the herbal hop presence adds a subtle, dry edge that balances the sweetness.

malt-led and smoothhoney and caramelgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is supple and clean, with the 7% alcohol integrating seamlessly and remaining well-concealed. A dry, slightly herbal aftertaste lingers pleasantly without harsh edges, inviting another sip.

smooth alcohol integrationdry herbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Flötzinger Maibock

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 Flötzinger Maibock

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, honey, smooth character as Flötzinger Maibock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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