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Oettinger Maibock

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The Maibock is Oettinger's seasonal spring bock, a bottom-fermented strong beer brewed to 16.2 percent original gravity and 6.8 percent alcohol, traditionally drunk after Lent. Tasters describe a colour between gold and amber and a malty nose. A full malt body, light caramel and a fine sweetness dominate the palate, balanced by restrained hop bitterness that gains a little spice in the finish.

ABV
6.8%
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
maltycaramelspicy
malty
caramel
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced malty character, layered with soft caramel and honey notes from the generous malt bill.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oettinger Maibock

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a luminous golden-amber hue, sitting cleanly between pale gold and deeper amber tones. The head is stable and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a composed, full-bodied presentation.

golden-amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced malty character, layered with soft caramel and honey notes from the generous malt bill. Noble hop varieties contribute a restrained, refined backdrop without dominating, while the overall impression remains warm and inviting rather than aggressively aromatic.

malty sweetnesscaramel, honeynoble hopswarm

◐ Taste

The palate opens with full malt sweetness and a round, velvety body that fills the mouth completely. Caramel and light toffee notes develop in the mid-palate, supported by gentle alcohol warmth. Hop bitterness emerges gradually, restrained but present, providing subtle balance without drying the finish.

full-bodiedmalt-forwardcaramel sweetnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, allowing a gentle spice note to emerge before fading. The aftertaste leans slightly sweet with a whisper of hop character, leaving the palate warm and satisfied.

spiced finishwarminglingering sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
80
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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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