Saengerfest Maibock
Christian Moerlein Brewing Company

Saengerfest MaibockSaengerfest Maibock
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From:
Christian Moerlein Brewing Company
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Maibock
Ranked #70
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,801
Avg:
3.69 | pDev: 12.2%
Reviews:
22
Ratings:
62
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 28, 2022
Added:
Apr 30, 2011
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  8
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Ratings by barczar:
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Reviewed by barczar from Kentucky

3.15/5  rDev -14.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Pours a clear golden copper color with a fairly solid one inch cream head that dissipates somewhat quickly, leaving spotty lacing.

Aroma is laden with melanoidin character, caramelized malt, buttery toffee, slightly nutty, with a mild floral hop finish. There's a bit of metallic tang.

Flavor reveals much more of the metallic tang, which underlies caramel malt, toasted breadcrust, leading into a slightly bitter, dry finish. A bit of malt sweetness and floral hop flavor becomes evident as the tang subsides.

Body is moderate, with moderate carbonation and a bit of grainy astringency. Alcohol warmth hits the belly.

Overall, there are some off flavors...or maybe the wrong type of hops were used if that flavor is hop derived. Was hoping for more malt complexity for the style.
Jul 27, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.03 by meanmutt from Ohio

May 28, 2022
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Reviewed by Manta200 from Kentucky

4.04/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
At the Moerlein Lagerhaus, draft in a classic tulip glass.
Clear deep gold color with a finger thick white head. Good retention.
Nice malty sweetness.
Medium body with good carbonation.
Mar 14, 2021
 
Rated: 3.67 by OtisCampbell007 from Tennessee

Jan 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.4 by CBrodbeck from Florida

Sep 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.26 by jimmyd8386 from Kentucky

Sep 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by TonyY from New York

Sep 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by Jpinoniemi from Ohio

Sep 05, 2015
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Reviewed by Greasy from Kentucky

3.98/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
12 ounce bottle poured into a pilsner glass.

A: The pour displays a nice golden yellow, slightly hazy, with a finger and a half of an eggshell head that stuck around long enough to make itself comfortable. Lacing abundant all the way to the last sip. A real beauty.

S: Initially I get wafts of clover honey, followed by baked bread, finished with some floral notes presumably from the hop varietals.

T: The taste is of honey, caramel malts, bread crust and earthy hops. The finish is slightly bitter that lingers long after the swallow.

M: Body is medium, carbonation is good. Alcohol presence is minimal even after warming up a few degrees.

O: I don't often drink this style, but it is something that should be enjoyed more often. My first Christian Moerlein brew has me optimistic for the rest of their selections.
Sep 04, 2015
 
Rated: 2.3 by Sandlin73 from Ohio

Sep 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.2 by robinson31a from Kentucky

Jul 28, 2015
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Reviewed by Thebrewman from Arkansas

3.74/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Pours a nice golden color. 1 inch lacing which remains throughout. A roasted malt scent at the tip of the nose. Quick note of alcohol as well. Mouthfeel is medium to almost thin, but very smooth. Over all, I like this style and the beer. Will drink this one again.
Jul 26, 2015
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Reviewed by Brutaltruth from Ohio

3.67/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Enjoyed from the 12 oz bottle in a pint glass. This maibock pours a brilliant clear gold color with a moderate white head of dissipating foam that settles to a thin pool and decent ring with little lacing. Nose of fresh baked bread, sweet caramel notes, and floral hop. Tastes follow the nose with moderately sweet caramel notes mixed with a light bread flavor and a floral and moderately bitter hop note. Crisp mouth feel is nicely carbonated and lively with a slight dry finish. While I love Moerlein, this is a bit too hoppy to be equal to the German originators. A solid, sessionable, drinkable lager with a lingering hoppy aftertaste.

Cheers
Jun 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by bigbluebeerguy from Kentucky

Jun 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by TheLittleKing from Kentucky

Sep 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by TheyCallMeYukon from Ohio

Sep 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.88 by bufleraj from Ohio

Sep 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by jeffyboy65 from Ohio

Aug 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Jovian00 from Ohio

Aug 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by KerryCummins1977 from Kentucky

Jul 27, 2014
Saengerfest Maibock from Christian Moerlein Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 62 ratings