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Mai Bock

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Rich golden, with bread and a light honey note on the nose and a floral-herbal touch from German hops. The taste is full, smooth and clearly malty without feeling heavy; the finish is clean and slightly dry with a long bitterness, and a gentle warmth of alcohol shows at the end. Medium carbonation. The 'Mai' points to the turn of spring, when this strong lager was traditionally brewed and drunk.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanfloral
malty
clean
floral
herbal
honey
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced bread crust character complemented by delicate honeyed sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mai Bock

◎ Appearance

Rich golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent head forms with good lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. Medium carbonation creates a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam collar throughout the tasting.

rich goldenclear and brightpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced bread crust character complemented by delicate honeyed sweetness. German noble hops contribute a refined floral and herbal complexity that frames the malty foundation without dominating. The aromatic profile is clean and well-integrated, reflecting careful hop selection and balanced brewing.

bread and crusthoney notesfloral-herbalnoble hops

◐ Taste

Full and smooth entry with a distinctly malty character that sustains throughout the mid-palate. The beer drinks fuller than its alcohol weight suggests, with a creamy mouthfeel underpinned by gentle bread and honey flavors. Bitterness builds steadily without harshness, supported by the German hop profile that adds herbal and floral accents to the finish.

full-bodiedmalty, smoothbread, honeyherbal bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and slightly dry conclusion with a persistent bittering character that extends into the aftertaste. A gentle warmth of alcohol emerges at the end without sharp heat, adding depth and complexity to the lingering finish.

dry, cleanlong bitternessgentle warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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.

Finding a similar Maibock

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