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Wieninger Maibock

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🌍 Germany · Maibock · One of 24 Maibocks in hopIQ

A pale bock sold under this name through the Swedish state monopoly; it does not appear in the brewery's home range. According to the monopoly's data sheet it is brewed from barley malt and hops, cold-fermented with the brewery's own yeast and lagered for three months. Its tasters describe a malty flavour with a little sweetness and notes of dark crispbread, apricot, honey, orange and herbs. At 7.1 percent it sits at classic bock strength.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Maibock.
Hop character
herbal
orange
Malt character
malty
honey
bready
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wieninger Maibock

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is crisp and even, typical of a well-lagered lager. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of the Maibock style.

pale goldclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt sweetness accented by subtle noble hop spice. Herbal and citrus notes emerge—hints of orange peel and honey—alongside a delicate crispbread earthiness. The three-month lagering period has allowed the beer's character to settle into a composed, refined profile without harshness.

malt sweetnessorange, honeyherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate leads with clean malt softness and restrained residual sweetness, balanced by gentle bittering from noble hops at 35 IBU. Mid-palate reveals notes of apricot and dark crispbread, adding complexity without heaviness. The finish is dry enough to prevent cloying, with the malt and herbal bitterness holding firm through the swallow.

balanced maltapricot, crispbreadgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a clean, slightly dry aftertaste driven by the interplay of malt residue and herb-forward hop character. The 7.1% ABV sits comfortably in the background, supporting rather than dominating the conclusion.

dry finishherb-forward
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wieninger Maibock

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 Wieninger Maibock

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, honey, fruity character as Wieninger Maibock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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