Berkshire Maibock Lager - Berkshire Brewing Company Inc.

pbrian

Connecticut

4.38/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: dark orange with the slightest of haze, nice creamy head sits proudly on top.

Smell: honeyish malt aroma, little spicy notes.

Taste: initially creamy, malty, signature BBC peachy fruitiness. Spicy hops kick in, but they're becoming more subdued as the season wears on. Slight alcohol kick towards the end, perfect for the chillier spring nights.

Body: very full, creamy mouthfeel without being overwhelming or cloy.

Drinkability: Well, I'm on my second log this month. I can't stop drinking it, really. Nicely done, like a beefed up version of their O-fest.

Serving type: on-tap

04-14-2005 15:10:49 | More by pbrian

jwps214

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-23-2013 01:21:49 | More by jwps214

kaelingirl

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-16-2013 22:41:34 | More by kaelingirl

JakerLou

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-15-2013 10:57:04 | More by JakerLou

kjfinnerty

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

05-10-2013 22:06:46 | More by kjfinnerty

tneenan1

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

05-09-2013 20:21:12 | More by tneenan1

rab53

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +1.8%

04-09-2013 01:09:04 | More by rab53

VelvetExtract

Massachusetts

3.46/5  rDev -12%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A-Pours a clear, burnt straw color. Thinner, white head. Head leaves rings of lace.

S-Mostly sweet. Lacking intensity. Has a sort of 'honeyed cereal' aroma. Grainy and neutral.

T-More of the same. Sweet to the core. Grainy. Would like to see a bit more flavor on the hoppy side.

M-Creamier than expected. Easy drinking. Light carbonation.

O/D-It would take a Herculean effort for me to love this beer and it wasn't.

Serving type: on-tap

04-07-2013 23:26:36 | More by VelvetExtract

xacidx

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +1.8%

03-29-2013 01:52:24 | More by xacidx

dpianka

Connecticut

3.86/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

date of tasting: 3/22/2013
place of tasting: Barley Vine - Bristol CT
beer: Maibok Lager
brewery: Berkshire Brewing Co.
type: Maibok
style: Lager
glass: mug
temperature of beer:45F

Appearance: pale golden copper in appearance, head is rich and lasting. Very clean and clear

Smell: roasty, malty, strawberry comes through and lends itself to a whiff of cocoa butter

Taste: on the sweeter side, hint of strawberry and concord grape. it’s fleeting, but a little vanilla marshmallow.

Mouthfeel: rich and creamy, medium to heavy bodied.

Overall Impression: I’m not incredibly familiar with the style but from what I know I like it. This beer seems to be a pretty good example albeit a bit lighter in color and sweeter than I would normally expect. Personally, I would enjoy more of a balance with some hops contrasting with the sweetness of the beer.

Food Pairing: strawberry shortcake for sure. any bbq. boiled meats, grilled sausage, blood sausage, rice and beans.

Serving type: on-tap

03-23-2013 04:17:51 | More by dpianka

Didier

Maine

3/5  rDev -23.7%

03-21-2013 22:52:07 | More by Didier

musicsherlock

New York

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

03-19-2013 20:10:18 | More by musicsherlock

hopley

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +1.8%

02-24-2013 22:11:54 | More by hopley

Rekrule

Massachusetts

2.75/5  rDev -30%

10-07-2012 16:02:21 | More by Rekrule

Gatch

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

BB: 09/04/12

A: Golden-yellow with some sediment floating around because it's unfiltered. White, fluffy head that leaves some sticky lace and bit of head retention.

S: Roasted malt, caramelized sugar, booze, brown sugar, molasses. A surprisingly dark nose for a lighter lager.

T: Nutty, malty, sugary, with a slight hop presence in the finish. Solid lager.

M: A lot of great lager qualities. Smooth, easy to drink, and delicious.

O: Another great brew from Berkshire. Fresh, good lager.

Serving type: bottle

07-18-2012 21:13:35 | More by Gatch

Mikecap

Rhode Island

5/5  rDev +27.2%

07-08-2012 23:41:16 | More by Mikecap

vfgccp

New York

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

06-26-2012 02:45:09 | More by vfgccp

milkbone_underwear

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

06-16-2012 22:35:29 | More by milkbone_underwear

BCFrog

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

06-15-2012 22:50:13 | More by BCFrog

Chico1985

Massachusetts

2.7/5  rDev -31.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Pours a light brownish/orange with a bit of haze, white head starts at a few fingers and ends as a splotchy cap+ring, not much lace.

Scent is kinda faint and not all that exciting, mostly a bready lager scent, with some herbal and maybe piny hops.

Straight up big bock lager profile, lots of toasted bread/butter/toffee malt with a generous amount of herbal and earthy hops considering the style, some lemony/light fruit notes there as well. Flavors don't meld quite right, and unfortunately lots of alcohol presence mars this one for me.

Big slick mouthfeel, lowish carbonation, lots of sweetness and hop oils, deterring booze.

I've had this a few times now and it always just feels off and way too boozy...I'm usually a fan of Berkshire, this one doesn't do it for me.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2012 14:23:28 | More by Chico1985

40451

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-19-2012 00:48:18 | More by 40451

davewlfpckfan29

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

05-17-2012 14:27:30 | More by davewlfpckfan29

Hopdaemon39

Massachusetts

4.28/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 22 oz capped bottle into a pilsener- had this last night and enjoyed it so much I bought it again to review. Pours a slightly hazy golden color edging on copper with a one finger head that leaves a layer of foam and some nice lacing.

Smell is mild- sweet malt and noble hops are well balanced and there's a little yeast thrown in the mix.

Tastes great- big pale malt sweetness throughout; definitely get a little banana. Noble hop bitterness in the mid-palate with a twinge of warming booze at the end. Maybe a hint of green grape.

Mouthfeel is nice- not superbly refreshing but enough. Medium light body with moderate prickly carbonation. Love it.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2012 22:40:34 | More by Hopdaemon39

Horbar

Rhode Island

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-03-2012 16:08:39 | More by Horbar

Fattsmagee

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

04-29-2012 22:59:42 | More by Fattsmagee