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Mönchshof Maibock

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Mönchshof Maibock is the brand's spring bock, brewed to 16.3 °P and sold only from March to May. Copper to light amber and brilliantly clear, it carries a dense, creamy beige head. The aroma is malt-led, with caramel, bread crust and a touch of dark beet syrup, while the hops stay in the background. On the palate the full body brings rounded malt sweetness, toffee and a fresh note of green apple, framed by a light hop bitterness. The alcohol is noticeable without turning sharp, and the finish is soft and malty.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelbready
malty
caramel
bready
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, rounded Malz notes accented by caramel sweetness, bread crust, and subtle dark beet syrup undertones.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mönchshof Maibock

◎ Appearance

Copper to light amber in color, presenting brilliant clarity beneath a dense, creamy beige head. The foam demonstrates excellent retention and forms a fine lacing pattern on the glass as the beer is consumed. The body shows the fullness characteristic of a well-crafted bock.

copper to amberbrilliant claritycreamy headexcellent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, rounded Malz notes accented by caramel sweetness, bread crust, and subtle dark beet syrup undertones. Noble hop character remains restrained, allowing the malt foundation to dominate without any sharp or aggressive top notes. The overall aromatics are inviting and approachable, with no harsh alcohol bite.

malt-forwardcaramel sweetnessbread crustsubtle noble hops

◐ Taste

Full body carries pronounced rounded malt sweetness with toffee and a fresh, bright green apple note on the mid-palate. Light hop bitterness frames the sweetness without overwhelming it, maintaining balance throughout. The alcohol warmth is perceptible but refined, integrating smoothly into the overall profile without sharpness.

full-bodiedmalt sweetnesstoffeegreen applesoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and malty, with gentle sweetness lingering without cloying. A whisper of hop bitterness provides a light closing frame, leading to a clean, warm aftertaste.

soft malty finishclean warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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