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Rittmayer Maibock

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Fruity malt, fresh hop notes, meadow flowers and sponge cake in the nose; malty and fruity on the palate with a long, bitter-hoppy finish. Brewed with pale malt and a generous charge of Tettnang aroma hops that brings fresh herbal notes with elegant fruitiness. Spritzy with malty fullness, released from mid-March.

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
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitymaltyherbal
fruity
malty
herbal
hoppy
noble hop
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with meadow flowers and fresh herbal notes from Tettnang hops, layered beneath fruity malt aromas reminiscent of ripe stone fruit.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rittmayer Maibock

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with a light straw hue, reflecting the generous use of pale malt in the grist. The beer presents excellent clarity with a white, dense head that displays good retention and forms fine lacing down the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a bright, effervescent presence.

pale goldcleardense white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with meadow flowers and fresh herbal notes from Tettnang hops, layered beneath fruity malt aromas reminiscent of ripe stone fruit. Soft, sponge cake-like sweetness underpins the composition, while delicate green hop character brings elegance without aggression. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh or sulphurous notes.

meadow flowersherbal Tettnang hopsstone fruitsponge cake sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with soft, fruity notes developing across the palate in harmony with the pale malt backbone. Mid-palate reveals the beer's characteristic noble-hop character—refined herbal and floral notes that integrate seamlessly with the malt sweetness. Bitterness builds steadily toward the finish, balancing the fruitiness without overwhelming it.

malty and fullnoble-hop elegancefruity-bitter balancesmooth mid-palate

◑ Finish

The finish is long and hop-driven, with a persistent herbal and bitter quality that extends into the aftertaste. The bitterness remains clean and structured rather than sharp, leaving a dry, slightly crisp sensation on the palate.

long, bitter-hoppy finishdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°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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