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Maibock

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A Maibock from Topeka that took Silver at the 2014 World Beer Cup — a Bavarian spring bock done with proper respect. Dense bready-Munich malt, honey-toned sweetness, low bitterness, and enough alcohol warmth to earn the name. Blind Tiger doing German craft the right way, in a place that doesn't get enough credit for it.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltybreadyclean
malty
bready
clean
honey
floral
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with dense, bready Munich malt character—toasted grain and gentle honey tones that sit at the forefront.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maibock

◎ Appearance

Deep golden to pale amber color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with deliberate retention. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, inviting visual presence that speaks to careful lagering and conditioning.

deep goldenclearfine head lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dense, bready Munich malt character—toasted grain and gentle honey tones that sit at the forefront. Subtle floral and herbal notes from noble hops provide a clean, restrained backdrop, while a touch of alcohol warmth rounds out the profile without dominating.

bready malthoney sweetnessnoble hopstoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich malt sweetness and a pronounced brooding quality from well-selected Munich base malts, followed by a smooth, clean mid-palate development. Bitterness is minimal at 16 IBU, allowing the malt character and subtle honey notes to dominate, while moderate alcohol warmth (6.8%) adds body and depth without harshness.

malty entryhoney characterlow bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is relatively short to moderate, drying gently as the malt sweetness recedes and a whisper of toasted grain lingers. A pleasant, warming alcohol note provides closure without heat or abruptness.

dry malt finishwarming alcoholclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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

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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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