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Maibock

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A strong pale lager in the Bavarian spring tradition, on pilsner and pale malt with Perle and Hallertau. Honey and fresh grain lead, backed by a floral, faintly perfumed hop note and a soft doughy sweetness that the strength carries rather than hides. At 26 IBU the bitterness is there mainly to balance, and the alcohol shows as warmth in the throat. The finish is long, sweetish and clean.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold Medal · 2014
World Beer Awards
The Americas Best Seasonal Lager
Regional Winner · 2015
World Beer Awards
The Americas
Silver Medal · 2019
World Beer Awards
Silver Medal · 2021
World Beer Awards
★Gold Medal — World Beer Awards (The Americas Best Seasonal Lager)
★Regional Winner — World Beer Awards (The Americas)
★Silver Medal — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeyfloralnoble hop
honey
floral
noble hop
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced honeyed sweetness and fresh grain, underpinned by the subtle floral and perfumed character of noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maibock

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, lasting head. The carbonation is lively and visible throughout the glass, with fine bubbles rising steadily. Schaumkleiden cling to the glass walls as the beer is consumed, indicating good head retention and malt structure.

pale goldenclear, brightpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced honeyed sweetness and fresh grain, underpinned by the subtle floral and perfumed character of noble hops. Hallertau and Perle contribute a soft, herbal complexity without assertiveness. The alcohol warmth adds a gentle background note without any harsh alcohol vapours.

honey, grainfloral, perfumednoble hopssoft herbal

◐ Taste

Entry brings soft doughy malt sweetness balanced by a clean, measured bitterness that supports rather than dominates. The mid-palate shows honeyed and slightly sweet character carried smoothly by the 6.8% ABV, which registers as gentle warmth in the throat. At 26 IBU, the bitterness serves to frame the malt without overshadowing the floral hop notes.

malty sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth, warmingdoughy, clean

◑ Finish

The finish is long and sweetish, trailing into a clean, dry aftertaste. The alcohol presence becomes apparent as warmth rather than burn, while the honeyed character persists without cloying.

long, sweetclean dry-out
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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.

Finding a similar Maibock

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same honey, floral, noble-hop character as Maibock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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