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Ein Maibock

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A golden spring and Easter beer with a rich malt profile: notes of caramel, nuts and a little dried fruit in a round, soft taste, balanced by mild bitterness. Full-bodied and characterful, it is brewed from just water, barley malt and yeast and served unfiltered and unpasteurised. It comes from Gamborg Brewing in Middelfart, a brewery three friends founded in 2021.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
nuttycaramelmalty
nutty
caramel
malty
clean
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with gentle caramel and toasted nut notes, supported by a subtle dried-fruit character that suggests ripe stone fruit and light honey.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ein Maibock

◎ Appearance

Ein Maibock presents a bright golden hue with a warm, luminous quality characteristic of the style. The unfiltered, unpasteurised nature yields a delicate haze that catches the light softly. A persistent, fine head forms with good adhesion to the glass, settling into a thin collar that endures through the drink.

golden, hazyfine persistent headbright and warm

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle caramel and toasted nut notes, supported by a subtle dried-fruit character that suggests ripe stone fruit and light honey. Noble hop aromas provide restrained herbal and floral undertones that integrate seamlessly with the malt foundation. The yeast expression remains clean and delicate, allowing the grain and adjunct character to dominate without obstruction.

caramel, nutsdried fruitnoble hop floralsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and full-bodied, with a rich malt backbone of caramel sweetness and nutty depth that expands across the mid-palate. A balanced bitterness of 35 IBU arrives mid-drink, mild and refined, never harsh—it frames the malt without overpowering the rounded character. The finish shows fine grain texture and a touch of residual sweetness, with dark-fruit notes providing subtle complexity.

full-bodiedcaramel, nutty maltmild balanced bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, trailing gently with residual caramel and a whisper of nut character. A dry, grainy sensation builds as the beer warms, leaving no sharp edges or cloying sweetness.

moderate lengthclean, dry grain
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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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