Mai-Ur-Bock
Einbecker Brauhaus

Mai-Ur-BockMai-Ur-Bock
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From:
Einbecker Brauhaus
 
Germany
Style:
Maibock
Ranked #61
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
85
Ranked #20,739
Avg:
3.78 | pDev: 11.38%
Reviews:
298
Ratings:
481
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 06, 2024
Added:
Jul 26, 2000
Wants:
  29
Gots:
  29
“Ready for May?” In spring, the Einbecker brew-masters brew a particular special beer, the Einbecker Mai-Ur-Bock. This pleasantly-bitter refreshment is only available in the spring – as long as supplies last.
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Reviewed by Tolianych_Pivomnabuhanych from Vermont

5/5  rDev +32.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
That's a rare 5-pointer when it comes to German beers in my not so humble opinion.

Einbecker is a solid brewery creating magic brews. Many/most other German breweries are fairly mediocre, unfortunately.

A rich yet translucent copper color, a pleasant honeyish aroma, not a long lasting head (a good thing in this case), very drinkable, smooth and mild body wise, and a feast for taste buds. With its 6.5% ABV it's not a chugger, but you don't have to pace yourself either.

Solid.
Feb 06, 2024
 
Rated: 4.94 by mjurney from Texas

Jan 22, 2024
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Reviewed by detgfrsh from Texas

3.4/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
From a bottle. Clear amber color with a thin layer of head. Floral hop aroma, a little skunky. Light body. Light malt and grassy hops. Might be a bit old.
Dec 19, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by NorbertB1974 from Germany

Nov 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.02 by cabsandking from Ohio

Aug 29, 2023
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Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania

3.49/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
330ml long neck bottle into a pint glass. Coding if taken literally is 4012017. Highly doubt this beer is 6 years old.

Crystal clear pale amber body with a reddish tint. Full white head wastes away to nothing. Aroma is sweet caramel. Taste is very sweet. Nothing else comes through. The abv is well hidden.
Jul 08, 2023
 
Rated: 3.61 by festizio from California

Jul 02, 2023
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Reviewed by GratefulBeerGuy from New Hampshire

3.55/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Einbecker Mai-Ur-Bock

Einbecker Brauhaus Bock-Hell / Maibock / Lent....

Einbecker Germany is our (Keene NH) Sister city. There's a long history of support. I'm a huge fan of the rather rare (now) May Bock Meibock style. Hefty malt base, charred caramel, and green, spicy herbs makes it interesting. Sour bready sugar funk.

Purchased at River Valley Co-op >
Jun 06, 2023
 
Rated: 3.62 by BeerWasp from Germany

May 02, 2023
 
Rated: 3.99 by newcastlemike from Connecticut

Apr 23, 2023
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Reviewed by neenerzig from Ohio

4.18/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Having this beer on tap at the Sacsenheim. Served in a zeidel glass, this beer draws a clear, medium amber/copper color with some streams of little bubble’s fairly rapidly rising to the beers surface. Has a nice, white head That’s about hang an inch thick when first drawn and served. Head settles to a medium sized ring lining the inside of the glass. Not much lacing at all here. Aromas of somewhat toasted, bready, caramel malt sweetness along with some toffee. The taste is very similar, with some somewhat toasted bread he mulch with toffee and caramel sweetness that is followed by a hint of honey. Flavor profile is rounded out with a bit of earthy hops that provide a slight amount of bitterness. The flavor profile is certainly dominated by the sweetness, but becomes more balanced and integrated as the beer sits and warms up a bit. Has a crisp, also smooth, medium to full bodied mouthfeel with moderate carbonation. Has a clean finish, and the flavors all linger around my palate for awhile nicely for the after taste.

Eric
Apr 02, 2023
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Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas

4.04/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
This is a beer I will buy again. Picked it up at our local, new Total Wine. Poured from a bottle into a tulip glass. A beautiful golden yellow color with excellent fluffy white head and good curtain lacing. Nutty, bready, slightly sweet smell and taste. Bit of a fruity finish. Very nice beer.
Oct 25, 2022
 
Rated: 4.13 by Dentist666 from Russian Federation

Sep 23, 2022
 
Rated: 4.08 by Shiredave from New York

Sep 17, 2022
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Reviewed by BitteNochEinWeissbier from Pennsylvania

4.11/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Bottle Date Code: L 40811008 J
Glassware: Pokal
Temp at Pour: 58.5 F


Look:
Clear bright copper with plenty of bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass. Off-white head that starts at 1 finger and quickly dissipates to a thin but consistent and creamy cover. OK lacing.

Smell:
Lightly toasted bread and grains. Bread crust. Noticeable grassy note.

Taste:
Toasted bread with dark honey. Grassy and floral hops provide a mild but consistent bitterness that does not bite hard nor overpower but provides a balance. Some earthiness can be found in the finish.

Feel:
Smooth and ever-so-slightly sticky. Body is medium.

Overall:
A simple and straightforward Maibock that is easy to drink and quite quaffable. The beer reminds me of an amped-up Vienna Lager. It is similar to but not quite the same as Einbecker's Ur Bock Dunkel. The difference between the 2 is about the difference between a Vienna Lager and a Marzen.

Definitely recommended to those who like Bocks, Vienna Lagers, and Marzens.
May 03, 2022
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Reviewed by mnrider from Connecticut

3.9/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Green Bottle

A: Pours a clear amber/caramel color. Two fingers of fizzy white head. Extreme amount of carbonation. Little retention with pretty much no lacing.

S: Malty. Butter. Toffee. Metallic. Has a sharp distinct aroma.

T/M: Buttery taste. Smooth. Slight hop bitterness. Carbonation tingle. Caramel and burnt coffee.

O: Not a style I'm too familiar with. Nice flavors of malty/grains. Crisp yet has a good smooth feel. Easy to drink.
May 02, 2022
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Reviewed by AElfwine_Nerevar from Connecticut

4.13/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Production code: L4012017 G 15:04

L: Pours a deep gold to pale amber with excellent clarity. The pour results in two fingers of fine white head that recedes to a 4mm cap. As the beer goes down it leaves a light lacing on the glass.

S: Honey bread crust, some toasty malt notes, herbal notes, and just a touch of skunk. As the beer warms I also get some nice floral notes.

T: Noble hop notes of grass and peppery spice, a bit of ethanol, light notes of toasted caramel malt, a medium to medium-light bitterness rides through the whole palate, doughy bread notes and a sweet malt character (think liquid bread) on the backend and finish complemented by an earthy bitterness on the finish. Not getting any skunk on the palate initially, but after the beer has warmed in the glass for 20 minutes a bit of skunk character comes out on the backend and finish though this is not enough to ruin the beer for me.

F: Medium-full body with medium-high carbonation. It has a nice smooth mouthfeel that dries out on the finish.

O: Very good representation of the style, though I would like to have been able to sample this one a bit fresher.
Apr 30, 2022
 
Rated: 3.94 by Jakepitbull from New York

Mar 14, 2022
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Reviewed by crazyspicychef from Pennsylvania

4.85/5  rDev +28.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Pours a brassy gold with a thin short lived head.
The smell is of beautiful German malts and hops.
Definitely more hops than in most German Mai Bocks, but in a good way.
It reminds me of a beefed up Vienna Lager.
The taste is wonderfully malty with the correct balance of hops to compliment.
I could drink this all day.
I wish it wasn't a seasonal.
Highly recommended to the Bock lover.
Feb 21, 2022
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Reviewed by DrBeergood from Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I'm late to the party, enjoying this mid summer. I like the shape of the bottle, it's different and looks difficult to knock over. I picked this beer in particular because I wanted to learn more about the Bock style, and Bock originated in Einbeck. The Germans in the region had difficulty pronouncing the word "Ainpöckisch," and would ask for "Ein Bock Bier" translating to "One goat beer." So if you're wondering why all these beers have goats on them, it's a pun. Let's get to pouring.

L: It's amber in color, small fine head, and has a glossy surface. It appears light, I'm surprised to learn it has 6.5% abv. It's actually quite active, most of the carbonation seems to be in the form of nucleation.

S: Strong grainy aroma. Roasted caramel comes to mind. There's a little more to it, but it's mighty tempting and I'm going to drink it.

T: It's like drinking a layered buttermilk biscuit. Barley and hop bitterness bite at the sides of my palate. The finish is roasty toasty grainy deliciousness. The green bottle and unique 6 pack carrier allow UV light to cleave the hop's alpha acids, adding yet another layer of flavor. That said, the 24pack (4x6pack) case they come in is completely protected from UV light, if you'd like to buy one of those and play with your own. Finally, this bier is straight barley, containing no wheat or oats.

F: Light bodied and perfectly drinkable. It's extra smooth. There is a long lagering process involved which mellows the brew out and allows it to store long and age well. They've been doing this since 1378.

O: The other Bock beers I've tried were nice, but they aren't Einbeckers
Jul 17, 2021
Mai-Ur-Bock from Einbecker Brauhaus
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 481 ratings