2019 Midwest Bocks/Maibocks

Maybe not available for most of you following the thread, but I wanted to mention Millstream's Weizenbock. This is the first year I've seen it on the shelves. Granted it doesn't have much competition in the style, but it's definitely worth a try and better than the ratings suggest imho.

 

the Leinenkugels bock I am talking about was the one from the late 80's to about 1995 or so. I hear there was a stronger darker higher Abv bock before that But I don't remember it, not sure if I ever drank it. I started drinking in 1979, but mostly drank Whiskey, brandy or vodka till the craft beer revolution really took hold in about 1987. I grew up in central Wi till I went to college in Menomonie.

As for Point I don't remember it being around all year but maybe it was in the past. That beer changed a few times in the 1980 to now period

 

Split Rock is landing on the shelves here in the Cities. I may have to pick some up as it's been a couple since I've had it.

@ZAP

 

I haven’t seen it locally since before they started to can their beers. Might have to head out to the ‘burbs to find it!

 

Up and coming events:
Town Hall 2019 Blessing of the Maibock May 4 2019 | 5 p.m.
Waldmann Maifest May 18, 2019

Coming Soon beer:
Venn, Imperial Honey Bock 9.2% ABV
Bready, floral, honey. An amped up Helles Bock brewed with orange blossom honey. (NOT VEGAN).
Malts: Pilsner.
Hops: Loral, Saphir.
Yeast: American Ale. ????
Other: Orange Blossom Honey.

 

Bought a 12-er of Schell's Bock. Makes up for the terrible decision of only getting 1 can of it awhile ago.

 

This is a good one, hopefully I can still find on the shelf. Reminds me of Bell's Wheat Love, another great Wizen Bock. Their use of wheat makes them pretty different from most of the beers in this thread, but still delicious. Enjoying a Confluence Mayday Maibock with some Strudl Haus kvass sausages this afternoon

 

The 12 pack I had was spot on quality wise with past years. It was a pain pouring the yeast from a can compared to a bottle, but that is a minor complaint. I suspect the beer you bought was handled poorly after it left the brewery.

 

The ones I've had from my 12-pack thus far have been spot on as well.

 

Beaver Island Maibock gets first place
Schells hefe second place
ZAP's taste buds are damaged
https://www.mncraftbrew.org/brewerscupawards/

 

Fitger's Brewhouse has Ted Koppelbock Maibock on tap
Earth Rider has Maibock on tap
I am drinking Ursa Minor Hair of the Bock as I type this

 

I've had most of a twelve pack so far and all have been great. Hoping to do a Live Oak, Schell's, Utepils taste test soon too.

I wasn't a part of the judging of that category but for others it was 6-8 judges per category.

 

Zap pick up another 6pk,cause the 6 i had were very good as usual, I know you are a huge fan of this brew, Like @KarlHungus stated i too liked the bottle better on this offering.