Maibock
Bristol Brewing Company
- From:
- Bristol Brewing Company
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- Maibock
- ABV:
- 6.2%
- Score:
- 88
- Avg:
- 4 | pDev: 4.25%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 5
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Apr 03, 2017
- Added:
- May 13, 2014
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 3
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
In Bavaria they toast spring with Maibock--a tasty idea, since the higher ABV of this lager warms you during the stray spring snow storm, while the bright color and lively flavor hint at sunny blue skies ahead. Our Maibock leads with Saaz hops for a spicy flavor and aroma, with Munich and Vienna malts imparting a touch of biscuit just before the crisp, clean finish.
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Reviewed by Wasatch from Colorado
4/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22 oz. Bomber
Pours a nice brownish color, pretty nice carbonation, with a pretty nice thick/creamy one-finger off-white head, which leaves some nice sticky lacing behind. The nose is malty, bitter. The taste is malty, bitter. Medium body. Overall, a nice tasty brew.
Apr 03, 2017Pours a nice brownish color, pretty nice carbonation, with a pretty nice thick/creamy one-finger off-white head, which leaves some nice sticky lacing behind. The nose is malty, bitter. The taste is malty, bitter. Medium body. Overall, a nice tasty brew.
Reviewed by D-Anderthal from Colorado
3.94/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.94/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
its very nice, the malt profile is very present, the finish is crisp, it doesnt linger though, i want to chew on that flavor for a while and it goes pretty quick.
this beer looks gorgeous, the color is really pretty.
Aug 29, 2016this beer looks gorgeous, the color is really pretty.
Rated by sskyem from New Mexico
4.02/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.02/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Dark fruit nose. Caramel is prevalent. Low aftertaste. Nice mouthfeel.
May 10, 2016
Rated by martin11m34 from New Mexico
4.25/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Dark fruit aromas, light body refreshing finish.
May 10, 2016
Rated by jeremykinter from New Mexico
4.22/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
4.22/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Yum. Tasty. Strong hints of plum and stone fruit. Like it for a Maibock.
May 10, 2016
Reviewed by jw4free from Kansas
4.23/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I picked this 22 oz beer up at the beer store in Colorado Springs on vacation because I like malty beers and it had goats on the label.
Well, this beer was outstanding. Poured a medium amber color with a nice head.
Excellent blend of malt, sweetness, and hops to complete the delivery.
Smooth and full bodied.
Jun 14, 2015Well, this beer was outstanding. Poured a medium amber color with a nice head.
Excellent blend of malt, sweetness, and hops to complete the delivery.
Smooth and full bodied.
Reviewed by timontheroad from Colorado
3.97/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured a nice golden copper color, with a half inch head that faded to about an eighth inch, but laced nicely. The aroma is slightly sweet, a little sweet bread and some citrusy smells. The flavor is chock full of nice medium roasted malts, a little sweet, but not too much so, and a little spiciness. The mouthfeel was full and creamy, but with a nice amount of carbonation. Overall, it's not top-shelf, but pretty good, typical of most of Bristol's beers. Good stuff!
Apr 28, 2015
Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado
3.92/5 rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured from a bomber bottle. No information about ABV. Label does state that this maibock will be part of Bristol's Brewhouse Series of beers, so I assume this will become part of the regular beer style rotation.
Excellent deep gold body with gently rising carbonation bubbles and a thick, chunky, creamy head; rings of foam and lacing left on the glass. Nice malt and slightly spicy, slightly fruity aroma. Toasted grain flavors; well-balanced hop spiciness and bitterness; mild citrus flavor. Medium bodied; coarse; dry finish.
Bristol's maibock is a welcome addition to their beer lineup. It looks great and has excellent taste characteristics. There is no information on the label or the brewery's web site about ABV or ingredients, but that matters little when the beer itself comes across in a delicious and satisfying manner. It has the body of a bock beer and does an excellent job of blending together the malt and hop components in one palate-pleasing manner. An excellent brew for the Spring/Summer seasonal transition.
May 13, 2014Excellent deep gold body with gently rising carbonation bubbles and a thick, chunky, creamy head; rings of foam and lacing left on the glass. Nice malt and slightly spicy, slightly fruity aroma. Toasted grain flavors; well-balanced hop spiciness and bitterness; mild citrus flavor. Medium bodied; coarse; dry finish.
Bristol's maibock is a welcome addition to their beer lineup. It looks great and has excellent taste characteristics. There is no information on the label or the brewery's web site about ABV or ingredients, but that matters little when the beer itself comes across in a delicious and satisfying manner. It has the body of a bock beer and does an excellent job of blending together the malt and hop components in one palate-pleasing manner. An excellent brew for the Spring/Summer seasonal transition.
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