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Hummel Maibock

Brauerei Hummel
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🌍 Germany · Maibock · One of 13 Maibocks in hopIQ

A pale spring bock brewed in the pilsner manner and available from early April, straw yellow at about 16.7 °P. The brewery describes it as bitter, pale and slightly sweet. Honeyed pale malt and fresh bread give weight, while a generous hop addition brings spicy, herbal and grassy notes and a firm bitterness. The strength shows as a gentle warmth and a full, rounded body.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
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
hoppy
grassy
Malt character
honey
bready
malty
Distinctive notes
spicy

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best German Strong Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hummel Maibock

Appearance

A luminous straw yellow with brilliant clarity and fine carbonation that produces a stable, creamy white head with good lacing. The body carries notable depth for its pale color, suggesting substantial malt weight and careful brewing technique. The visual presentation conveys both the lightness of spring and the strength underlying this Maibock.

straw yellowbright, clearfirm white headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with generous noble hop character—spicy, herbal, and grassy notes dominate with a crisp, aromatic presence. Beneath the hops lies honeyed pale malt sweetness and fresh bread crust, creating a warm, inviting foundation. The interplay between floral hop oils and soft malt aromatics speaks to the pilsner-influenced brewing approach and restrained but purposeful hop selection.

noble hop spiceherbal, grassyhoney, bread crustaromatic, clean

Taste

The palate opens soft and malty, with honeyed grain and bread flavors establishing a full, rounded body that fills the mouth completely. Mid-palate delivers a firm, persistent bitterness from the generous hop charge, complemented by spicy and herbal notes that build gradually. The 7% alcohol shows as gentle warmth without harshness, maintaining smooth integration while the bitterness strengthens toward the swallow.

bitter, firmmalty, full-bodiedspicy hop charactersmooth warmth

Finish

The finish is clean and sustained, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without becoming harsh or astringent. A faint honeyed sweetness and bread note retreat gracefully, leaving a dry, hoppy aftertaste that invites the next sip.

dry, bitter finishlasting hop presence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hummel 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 Hummel 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 bitter, herbal, hoppy character as Hummel Maibock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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