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Maibock

Blind Tiger Brewery
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🌍 United States · Maibock · One of 1 Maibocks in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full-bodied and mildly bitter.

A rich frame with the edge held in check — the weight rolls forward on its own terms.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Maibock.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
malty
bready
honey
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Maibock

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Maibock

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 malty, bready, smooth character as Maibock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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