Saengerfest Maibock
Christian Moerlein Brewing Company

 

At the Moerlein Lagerhaus, draft in a classic tulip glass.
Clear deep gold color with a finger thick white head. Good retention.
Nice malty sweetness.
Medium body with good carbonation.

 

 

 

 

 

12 ounce bottle poured into a pilsner glass.

A: The pour displays a nice golden yellow, slightly hazy, with a finger and a half of an eggshell head that stuck around long enough to make itself comfortable. Lacing abundant all the way to the last sip. A real beauty.

S: Initially I get wafts of clover honey, followed by baked bread, finished with some floral notes presumably from the hop varietals.

T: The taste is of honey, caramel malts, bread crust and earthy hops. The finish is slightly bitter that lingers long after the swallow.

M: Body is medium, carbonation is good. Alcohol presence is minimal even after warming up a few degrees.

O: I don't often drink this style, but it is something that should be enjoyed more often. My first Christian Moerlein brew has me optimistic for the rest of their selections.

 

 

Pours a nice golden color. 1 inch lacing which remains throughout. A roasted malt scent at the tip of the nose. Quick note of alcohol as well. Mouthfeel is medium to almost thin, but very smooth. Over all, I like this style and the beer. Will drink this one again.

Enjoyed from the 12 oz bottle in a pint glass. This maibock pours a brilliant clear gold color with a moderate white head of dissipating foam that settles to a thin pool and decent ring with little lacing. Nose of fresh baked bread, sweet caramel notes, and floral hop. Tastes follow the nose with moderately sweet caramel notes mixed with a light bread flavor and a floral and moderately bitter hop note. Crisp mouth feel is nicely carbonated and lively with a slight dry finish. While I love Moerlein, this is a bit too hoppy to be equal to the German originators. A solid, sessionable, drinkable lager with a lingering hoppy aftertaste.

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