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HooDoo Maibock Lager

HooDoo Brewing Company
United States·Maibock
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A bright golden Maibock with a clean malt aroma and a lightly spicy noble hop note. German malts bring honey and candy sugar; a soft hop bitterness supports the medium body. 6.4% ABV, 32 IBU. Brewed once a year on a steam-fired, three-vessel German-style brewhouse with Hallertauer Hersbrucker hops and lagered at 32°F for several weeks.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
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
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
honey
spicy hop
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean noble hop character, subtle and spicy without aggression.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HooDoo Maibock Lager

◎ Appearance

A bright golden yellow, clear and luminous in the glass. The head forms densely and clings to the walls with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, reinforcing the beer's clean, refined presentation.

bright goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean noble hop character, subtle and spicy without aggression. Beneath sits a rounded malt base—honey and light candy sugar notes from German malts, with a soft floral undertone. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no harsh or solvent notes.

noble hopshoneycandy sugarspicy-floral

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and malty, with honey and subtle caramel sweetness establishing the middle. Noble hop bitterness arrives cleanly, providing support without dominating. The medium body carries the flavors evenly, finishing with a gentle hop spice that lingers without drying.

malty sweetnessnoble hop bitternesssmooth palatemedium body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and pleasantly bitter, with a faint honey note and spice lingering briefly. The finish is clean and crisp, leaving no residual sweetness or hotness.

dry finishlingering spicecrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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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