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Weltenburger Maibock

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Weltenburger Maibock is the pale spring bock of the abbey brewery, released from March while stocks last. It is brewed solely with pale barley malt to 16 °P original gravity and hopped with Hallertauer Tradition. Golden yellow in the glass with a stable, fine head, it tastes strong and malty, full-bodied and spicy, with a light but distinct hop note set against the malt. Alcohol is 6.5 % ABV.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyspicynoble hop
malty
spicy
noble hop
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grainy malt notes characteristic of pale barley—soft and slightly sweet without heaviness.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weltenburger Maibock

◎ Appearance

Golden yellow hue with excellent clarity and bright translucency. A stable, fine-grained head forms and clings persistently to the glass, leaving delicate lacing on the walls. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated throughout the body.

golden yellowfine head retentionbright claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grainy malt notes characteristic of pale barley—soft and slightly sweet without heaviness. Hallertauer Tradition hops contribute a subtle, noble spice and gentle herbal earthiness that sits comfortably beneath the malt foundation. No dominant yeast esters; the profile remains malt-forward and restrained.

grainy maltnoble spiceherbal restraintclean

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and malty on entry, with a rich, slightly sweet mid-palate derived from the 16 °P original gravity and pale malt selection. The bitterness is moderate and well-mannered at 35 IBU, allowing malt sweetness and a distinct spicy hop character to remain prominent. The palate finishes dry with a lingering malt structure.

full-bodiedmalty sweetnessspicy hop notemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with good length. Malt and spice persist gently in the aftertaste, with no harsh edges or excess alcohol warmth despite the 6.5% ABV.

drymalt-drivenspicy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

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.

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