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Maestra de Mahou

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Amber in colour, with citrus and floral hops, fruit, toasted and caramel malt and an alcoholic fragrance on the nose. The full body is intense, with a certain dryness, moderate bitterness and light sweetness. It is a doppelbock in the extra category: bitter hops go in at the start of the boil and aromatic hops at the end.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelroastedfloral
caramel
roasted
floral
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is immediately inviting, with prominent citrus and floral hop aromatics layered over toasted and caramel-forward malts.
not found:juicy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maestra de Mahou

◎ Appearance

Maestra de Mahou presents a deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine retention. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence that signals the beer's full body and malt-forward character.

deep amberclear, dense headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately inviting, with prominent citrus and floral hop aromatics layered over toasted and caramel-forward malts. Beneath these primary notes, a subtle fruity character emerges, complemented by a warming alcoholic fragrance that underscores the beer's 7.5% strength without dominating the bouquet.

citrus, floral hopstoasted caramel maltwarming alcoholdried fruit notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens full and generous, with pronounced caramel and roasted malt flavors delivering immediate richness. Moderate bitterness from the bittering charge provides structure and dryness, while underlying notes of citrus and subtle sweetness create balance. The body is substantial yet not cloying, with the dry finish preventing any heaviness.

full-bodied, drycaramel, roasted maltmoderate bitternesscitrus complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is persistent and warming, with lingering dryness and residual caramel notes accompanied by a gentle bitterness. The slight alcoholic warmth builds gradually, leaving a clean, slightly sweet aftertaste that invites another sip.

warm, persistentdry with caramel echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°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 Doppelbock

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What is a Doppelbock?

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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