Hofbrau Maibock Availability (Texas)

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  1. Mortal_Wombat

    Mortal_Wombat Pundit (990) Jul 7, 2020 Texas
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    Just a bit of a general question to the other Texas folk on the board that seems too specific for the 2023 Bock thread: has anyone had any luck finding Hofbrau Maibock in the state?

    I've tried reaching out to the importer directly and gotten no response/the beer finder doesn't show it anywhere in the major metros.
     
    #1 Mortal_Wombat, May 8, 2023
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    champ103 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,296) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
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    I don't think I have seen Hofbrau or Ayinger Maibock around me in Houston. Would love to come across both though.
     
    #2 champ103, May 11, 2023
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    beeragent Pooh-Bah (1,850) Aug 16, 2005 Texas
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    It’s been several years since I’ve seen it available around San Antonio. Last time I found it was during the start of Covid, and a tiny beer store in New Braunfels somehow received a few packs.
     
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  4. Mortal_Wombat

    Mortal_Wombat Pundit (990) Jul 7, 2020 Texas
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    I kind of assumed the state in general just isn't getting the Hofbrau anymore but I think this confirms it. Super unfortunate as maibocks are one of my absolute favorite styles.

    I actually checked with Merchant du Vin in March about the Ayinger Maibock and apparently Texas is going to be keg-only until 2025. I've had luck finding it on draft up here in DFW but seems like we're out of luck through next year for the bottles.
     
    #4 Mortal_Wombat, May 15, 2023
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    Mortal_Wombat Pundit (990) Jul 7, 2020 Texas
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    Not to put new life into an old thread for no reason but I figured it'd be of interest: we have Ayinger Maibock bottles in DFW as of today, they just arrived last week. It appears they moved up their introduction in Texas markets so be on the lookout.
     
    #5 Mortal_Wombat, Feb 5, 2024
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    champ103 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,296) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
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    A couple of weeks ago, I specifically went on a trip to the Downtown/Mid-Town Specs in Houston to get Ayinger Maibock, cause their website said they had 4 packs. I get there, and of course they don't have any. Over the weekend I found some at Premium Draught (bottles and growler fills). Of course Johnny would get it ha. If anybody in Houston is looking for it, check out Premium.
     
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    beeragent Pooh-Bah (1,850) Aug 16, 2005 Texas
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    I found the Ayinger Maibock at Total Wine in San Antonio. I couldn’t believe my eyes at first as we never seem to get any Maibock since Hofbrau quit showing up. I grabbed several four packs!!
     
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    Bigrock Maven (1,301) Feb 4, 2013 Texas
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    Which Total Wine? I’m headed that way this weekend.
     
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    beeragent Pooh-Bah (1,850) Aug 16, 2005 Texas
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    The Total Wine in the Forum.
     
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  10. Bigrock

    Bigrock Maven (1,301) Feb 4, 2013 Texas
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    Thanks. Visiting nephew in Shertz ….on Sunday. :rolling_eyes::confused:

    Last time in there my wife bought them out of Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. Pretty good beer selection and found quite a few fresh!
     
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  11. champ103

    champ103 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,296) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
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    Well, what do you know. I finally found Hofbrau Maibock, on tap at Under The Volcano of all places. Always one of my favorite bars in Houston, and they have always had a fairly decent tap list. I have yet to come across bottles of this anywhere though.

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    My review:

    Pours a clear amber orange color. A dense white head forms with good retention and lace left behind.
    Big bready malts in the nose. Toasted sourdough. like walking into a bakery. Some earthy hops are nice and balance everything out. Very nice.
    Taste wise, like the nose, the malts are the show up front. Bready, sourdough like. A honey like sweetness. Though a spicy herbal/earthy hop character is very light but balances in the finish.
    A medium body and moderate carbonation. Much like Ayinger, this is a bit thicker than expected for me. Though very clean. Really enjoyable to drink. I can come back to this easily.

    Of course this is well made. An excellent example of the style. I'll be looking to get more of this when I can.

    Overall score is 4.21, this is great.
    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/4686/3397/?ba=champ103#lists
     
    #11 champ103, Jun 5, 2024
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