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Meißner Schwerter Maibock

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Bee honey, lemon and orange greet the nose. The first sip is sweetly sparkling on the tip of the tongue, followed by full-bodied floral aromas that fade into a powerful, honey-sweet finish. This honey-yellow vintage beer under fine white foam is seasonal, available March to April, with 16.5% original gravity and 5.9% ABV, ideally at 10–15 °C.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
honeycitrusyfloral
honey
citrusy
floral
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a welcoming blend of bee honey and subtle citrus—lemon and orange zest mingle with delicate floral notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meißner Schwerter Maibock

◎ Appearance

A honey-yellow brew beneath a fine white foam that clings to the glass with gentle persistence. The clarity is bright and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted lager. Moderate carbonation creates a soft effervescence that enhances the visual appeal of this seasonal offering.

honey-yellowfine white headbright claritygently carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a welcoming blend of bee honey and subtle citrus—lemon and orange zest mingle with delicate floral notes. Beneath these, soft malt sweetness rounds out the aromatic profile without any harsh or aggressive elements. The overall impression is refined and inviting, with honey as the dominant thread throughout.

honey-forwardlemon and orange zestfloral elegancesoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a sweet, sparkling sensation on the tip of the tongue before developing into a full-bodied, smooth middle section. Floral and honey notes bloom across the mid-palate, balanced by restrained noble hop bitterness that prevents excessive sweetness. The beer drinks polished and rounded, with a honeyed richness that carries through to the close.

full-bodiedhoney-sweet palatenoble hop balancesmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is powerful and honey-sweet, lingering comfortably on the palate without becoming cloying. A gentle warmth from the 5.9% ABV emerges in the aftertaste, adding depth to what is otherwise a clean, malt-driven conclusion.

honey-sweet finishlingering warmthclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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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