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Moritz Fiege Pilsbock

Privatbrauerei Moritz Fiege
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🌍 Germany · Maibock · One of 16 Maibocks in hopIQ

Pilsbock takes the brewery's Pils recipe to bock strength. Only the first wort is used, without the usual sparging, and the beer is dry-hopped at zero degrees in the lagering cellar before maturing for eight weeks. Perle, Saphir, Tettnanger and Herkules meet a base of Pilsner and caramel malt. The nose is spicy and lightly fruity with a clear hop note. The palate is full-bodied and layered, with bready malt and a light caramel sweetness set against herbal, floral hops and a firm bitterness.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Maibock.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moritz Fiege Pilsbock

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacework. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending visual presence without aggressive bubbling. The colour sits at the lighter end of the Maibock spectrum, reflecting the restrained use of caramel malt.

pale goldbrilliant clarityfine head retentioncrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a spicy, herbal hop character—Saphir and Tettnanger assert themselves with floral, slightly resinous notes. Beneath lies a light fruity undertone that echoes the lager yeast's clean fermentation, complemented by a subtle sweetness from the Pilsner and caramel malt base. There is no harsh alcohol impression; the 7.8% ABV remains restrained in the bouquet.

herbal hopslight fruit estersspicy, floralclean malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and substantial, with a bready malt core that unfolds into layered complexity. Mid-palate reveals a gentle caramel sweetness balanced against firm herbal and floral hop bitterness; the 36 IBU measure proves sufficient to anchor the beer without drying it excessively. The finish remains lengthy, with the malt structure and hop character holding through to the aftertaste.

full bodybready maltherbal bitternessbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is sustained and satisfying, with a dry hop impression lingering on the palate alongside a faint caramel sweetness. The beer closes with composure, its elevated alcohol providing gentle warmth without heat.

dry hop fadewarming finishlingering malt
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Moritz Fiege Pilsbock

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 Moritz Fiege Pilsbock

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

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