Sounds delicious Jack. Glad you enjoyed it. That being said... Is Slyfox still holding their goat race event to commemorate the release of their Maibock? Also, isn't the recipe different every year for the Maibock? I'm a fan as well (though unfortunately I can't get it where I currently live), and I thought I recalled that each year's version is slightly different. Also, is the beer still named after the winning goat, or has Slyfox dispensed with that? Inquiring minds want to know!
Yes. And it years past after 'crowning' the winning goat they would tap a firkin of the Maibock and those pours were free of charge. I enjoyed those pours!! FWIW, the Sly Fox Maibock beers have tasted the same to me. I am unaware if they intentionally make recipe changes. I am friendly with their Marketing & Sales person, Corey Reid. If I see Corey at the race tomorrow I will ask about this. That tradition is still alive: "Here is a list of the winning goat names used for the Maibock release over the years, based on historical Bock Fest & Goat Race data: [1, 2, 3] 2026: TBD (Bock Fest takes place in early May) 2024: Walter Maibock 2018: Princess Jenny 2017: Blue Hazel 2016: Blue Hazel 2015: Penny 2014: Jixxer 2013: Simon 2012: Peggy 2011: Peggy 2010: Dax 2009: Dax 2008: Jasper 2007: Sundae 2006: Han 2005: Savannah 2004: Weird Beard 2003: Nelly 2002: Ernie 2001: Clover 2000: George" Prost!
Alas, the last time I was there was for Peggy and Dax. Too many years ago. At one of those events, Slyfox had on a weizenbock that to this day is the best domestic version I've ever tasted. Alas, it was a one off. I was told they had no plans to make another batch. Apparently, it wasn't a big seller for them. I still think about that beer.
I concur! In a recent reply to @ATL6245 I posted: "I will once again be attending the Sly Fox Bockfest & Goat Race event this Sunday. I have my fingers crossed they have their Weizenbock pouring (and a plethora of other Bock styles). The Sly Fox Weizenbock is very, very tasty!!" Cheers!
Four Pedals - Strangebird : Italian Pilsner What a great beer! While the can date is blurred beyond recognition, the around flavors have a very fresh quality. A bouquet of floral hops, mild sweetness, bright grains, and light lemon. Flavor is super crisp with a nice bitter bite in each sip. Sweetness remains modest against lemon pith and herbal flavors. Light body, corse silk texture, abv is noticeable yet light, and carbonation is modest. This is a great beer, one that hopefully will be brewed fresh for mid to late summer gatherings with friends. I could easily drink a four-pack during a hot afternoon.
Bohemian-Style Pilsner from Chuckanut Brewery in Washington Aromatic with straw and flowers. Mouthfeel is light and bright with carbonation. Tangy on the tongue with a mellow malt flavor followed by club soda. Tastes of cereal, very mild, and some slight gummy, grainy finish. Just a slight bitterness and hint of stemmy astringency. Nice stuff!
House of Hades Zesty Lager from Wayfinder Beer in Portland Aromatic with lemon peel and peach in the nose. Zesty Lager? I would believe this has citrus zest in it. Light and tangy and with the wheat it tastes more like a fruity wheat beer. Not hoppy enough to call it a IPL, after some sippiing, but there are some distinct hop flavors and a slight bitterness. And it's quite a pleasant citrus-flavored beer for a quaff.
Enjoying a very nice Vienna Lager from Goldfinger. Light toast and nutty for days. Perfectly balanced. Was fortunate to pick a four-pack up in Good Words cooler as a post festival special for $10. Cheers! Tom
That's the one that I liked so well I gave it a 5.0 without question. It should be the standard for the style.
Hmm, I don't remember it being very hoppy, but rather balanced a bit to the malty side, which is the way I like them. I think I get some Goldfinger stuff at one of my stores but I don't recall the Vienna Lager being on the shelf the last time I looked. But I'm watching for it in case it's a seasonal with the brewery.
In general to my taste. You're saying that the malt is the star in this beer, although not significantly unbalanced toward the malt, right? That's the way I like this style.
Yes, it's supposed to be very balanced between bready malts and hop flavor/bitterness. The word most often used with a Vienna is "elegant." Nothing in-your-face, but still having enough flavor to satisfy.
