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Ketterer Maibock

Privatbrauerei Wilhelm Ketterer
Germany·Maibock
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The pale strong beer that welcomes spring: floral and grassy on the nose, with a light malt aroma, then honeydew melon and plenty of spice. The mouthfeel is full and creamy, the balance good. 7.1% ABV from 16.8% original gravity, brewed with Pilsner malt, Cara Hell and Cara Pils, hopped with Hallertauer Tradition and Tettnanger. Ideally served at 10 °C.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassyfloralspicy
grassy
floral
spicy
noble hop
malty
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent grassy and floral notes characteristic of Hallertauer and Tettnanger noble hops, layered with a refined light malt foundation.
also:caramel
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ketterer Maibock

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright, inviting visual presence that signals the beer's spring character.

pale goldenclearfine headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent grassy and floral notes characteristic of Hallertauer and Tettnanger noble hops, layered with a refined light malt foundation. Honeydew melon and spice accents emerge on closer inspection, creating a complex and refreshing aromatic profile that welcomes the season.

grassy, floralnoble hopshoneydew melonherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a full, creamy mouthfeel that carries honeyed malt sweetness balanced by restrained noble hop bitterness. Mid-palate flavors develop with a subtle caramel undertone and persistent spice, while the 7.1% alcohol remains well-concealed, maintaining excellent drinkability throughout.

creamy, full-bodiedhoneyed maltnoble hop bitternesssmooth alcohol integration

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with the spice and hop character gradually receding to leave a pleasant, slightly dry aftertaste. The beer's spring-like character persists without any harsh edges.

clean finishdry aftertastemoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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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