Maibock (Big Beer Series)
Smuttynose Brewing Company

Maibock (Big Beer Series)Maibock (Big Beer Series)
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From:
Smuttynose Brewing Company
 
New Hampshire, United States
Style:
Maibock
ABV:
8.7%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.99 | pDev: 10.03%
Reviews:
286
Ratings:
369
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 05, 2019
Added:
Apr 30, 1998
Wants:
  69
Gots:
  14
We brew our Maibock to be hugely malty & subtly finished with a variety of continental hops, with an eye-pleasing russet brown color. Prosit!

2007 - 7.0%
2008 - 6.2%
2009 - 8.4%
2010 - 8.7%
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Ratings by Avagadro:
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Reviewed by Avagadro from New Jersey

4.04/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A: Poured in to a German tumbler only to watch it explode with foam. After the pour, the off-white head slowly climbed over an inch above the rim of the glass. I am quite impressed with the vigorous lacing presented through a crystal clear, amber body.

S: honey and caramel are well presented in this subtle bouquet.

T: Smuttynose presents a dichotomy between sweet and bitter with this Maibock. The sweet honey/caramel body never really blends with the crisp spicy hop bite. I have to say that this a bit hoppier (in the nose and flavor) than is traditional for the style, but it is tasty nonetheless.

M: medium body with a touch of residue that even the heavy carbonation can't wash away.

D: This isn't necessarily a traditional example of the Maibock, but it is both tasty and interesting nonetheless. It may not be as bold as their barleywine or RIS, but is definitely worth your attention.
May 10, 2010
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Maibock (Big Beer Series) from Smuttynose Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 369 ratings