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Barre Maibock

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Barre Maibock is the brewery's spring seasonal, a bottom-fermented pale bock that pours crystal clear in old gold to bright amber. Caramel and forest honey lead the flavour, with a hint of vanilla, carried by a voluminous body. A noticeable, lightly floral hop bitterness closes the finish and leaves a warming impression. 6.9 % from 16.4 °P original gravity.

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
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeycaramelfloral
honey
caramel
floral
vanilla
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel malt sweetness balanced by forest honey notes that suggest a complex grain bill.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Barre Maibock

◎ Appearance

Barre Maibock presents a crystal-clear body in old gold to bright amber hues, typical of the Maibock style's clean lager character. The head forms with modest density and displays steady retention, with fine lacing clinging to the glass walls as you drink. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence without aggressive bubbling.

crystal clearold gold to amberfine lacingbright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel malt sweetness balanced by forest honey notes that suggest a complex grain bill. A subtle vanilla undertone emerges beneath the malt foundation, supported by delicate herbal and floral hop character that avoids overwhelming the composition. The overall profile is inviting and approachable, with no sharp or harsh edges.

caramel maltforest honeysubtle vanillafloral hops

◐ Taste

The palate entry brings soft caramel and honey sweetness that fills the mouth generously without cloying. Mid-palate maintains the malt-forward character while a noticeable but restrained hop bitterness gradually asserts itself, adding structure and preventing monotony. The finish shows a lightly floral bitterness that lingers with a warming, slightly dry quality.

caramel sweetnesshoney noteslightly floral bitternesswarming finish

◑ Finish

The finish extends with moderate length, as the herbal-floral hop bitterness persists pleasantly into the aftertaste. A gentle warming sensation from the 6.9% ABV accompanies the final impression without any alcohol burn.

persistent bitternesswarmingmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
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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