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Freya

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Freya is the brewery's spring bock, a pale, bottom-fermented strong beer left unfiltered and named after the Norse goddess of spring. It is lively in carbonation and fruity-hoppy without much bitterness; the body is easy-drinking but not overly sweet. At 6.3% ABV from 16.5° Plato it is strong, though moderate for a bock. It is a seasonal release.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2025
European Beer Star
German-Style Heller Bock
★Silver — World Beer Awards
★Bronze — European Beer Star (German-Style Heller Bock)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppymalty
fruity
hoppy
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with bright, fruity esters that recall orchard fruit and subtle stone fruit notes, complemented by the restrained presence of noble hops.
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freya

◎ Appearance

Freya presents a pale golden hue with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The beer is naturally unfiltered, displaying a subtle haze that speaks to its living character. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence in the glass.

pale goldenunfiltered hazepersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright, fruity esters that recall orchard fruit and subtle stone fruit notes, complemented by the restrained presence of noble hops. Beneath lies a clean malt base with a light honey sweetness, while the yeast contributes a gentle spiciness without any coarse phenolics. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, without aggressive hop character.

fruity estersnoble hopsclean maltspring-like freshness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with the malt providing a gentle sweetness balanced by moderate hopping at 35 IBU. The mid-palate unfolds with fruity notes and a soft, rounded body that remains easy-drinking despite the beer's 6.3% ABV strength. Bitterness is restrained and refined, allowing the interplay of malt and hop character to dominate without harshness.

balanced sweetnessmoderate bitternessfruity complexitysoft body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and slightly dry, with the bitterness lingering gently on the palate without becoming astringent. Aftertaste evolves toward a light honey and malt sweetness, leaving an impression of refreshment rather than heaviness.

clean dry finishlingering malt sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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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