Also called “heller bock” (meaning “pale bock”), the German-style Maibock is paler in color and more hop-centric than traditional bock beers. A lightly toasted and/or bready malt character is often evident.
German-Style Maibock
Category: Bocks
Food Pairings
- Ham
- Swiss
- White Chocolate Cheesecake
Commercial Examples
- Elixir Maibock, Abita Brewery
- Maibock, Mad Fox Brewing Co.
- Maibock, Smuttynose Brewing Co.
Appearance
Color
Pale to Light Amber
Clarity
Clear
Carbonation (Visual)
Medium to Fast Rising Bubbles
Flavor/Aroma
Alcohol
Mild to Noticeable
Hop
Hop aroma and flavor are low to medium low, deriving from noble-type hops. Hop bitterness is low
Malt
A lightly toasted and/or bready malt aroma is often evident. Roasted or heavy toast/caramel malt aromas should be absent
Esters
Fruity-ester flavors may be low, if present
Phenols
Not common to style
Sensations
Body
Soft
Carbonation
Medium to High
Finish Length
Short to Medium
Attenuation
Medium - High
Ingredients
Hops
German Noble
Malt
Pilsner, Munich, Vienna
Water
Varies
Yeast
Lager
