Berkshire Maibock Lager
Berkshire Brewing Company

Berkshire Maibock LagerBerkshire Maibock Lager
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From:
Berkshire Brewing Company
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Maibock
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.88 | pDev: 11.08%
Reviews:
132
Ratings:
230
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 12, 2021
Added:
Jun 17, 2002
Wants:
  28
Gots:
  20
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Ratings by sraimondi:
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Reviewed by sraimondi from Connecticut

4.23/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 22oz. bomber (wish this one was in sixers!). Nice full off white head which dissipates quickly. Minimal lacing. Very pretty light copper color.

Sweet malt dominates not letting much else get through.

Taste is right on for the style. Yes, malt sweetness is the dominant player, but does not drown out some caramel and even hop notes in the finish. Another well-balanced beer from the very capable folks at BBC.

Mouthfeel is nice and full as a malty beer should be.

The elevated ABV is well hidden and no "hot" feeling, which is sometimes the demise of other Mai and Helles bocks.

Overall a very solid offering from BBC, one of the best and least "advertised" breweries in New England. Kudos also for keeping the price of BBC beers at a level that is more than reasonable for the high quality present!

Steve
May 10, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.69 by Jonnybgood from Massachusetts

Sep 12, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by McSeal from Connecticut

Apr 17, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by Phoodcritic from Michigan

May 18, 2018
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

3.76/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A: crystal clear; copper colored; 1 finger finely pored ivory head that receded to a wispy cap; very little lacing;

S: bread, grain;

T: follows the nose; mild bitterness on the finish;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; lightly dry finish;

O: a nice take on the style;
Jul 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.59 by rorjets from Connecticut

Aug 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.2 by TomMahan from Massachusetts

Jun 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.48 by DrewBest from Massachusetts

May 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sellen from Connecticut

Apr 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.21 by gphelps70 from Massachusetts

Mar 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.1 by wc94wc from California

Jan 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by costanzo_mike from Massachusetts

Sep 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by jalop from Maine

Aug 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by joeroma5 from Massachusetts

Aug 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by DBosco from Massachusetts

Jul 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.55 by hoppymcgee from Maine

Jun 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.15 by tongbliss from Massachusetts

May 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.21 by Doomcifer from Rhode Island

May 09, 2015
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Rated by OnTheBusWithGus from Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -22.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Something odd about the flavor. Not totally unpleasant, but wouldn't buy again.
May 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.36 by Faxmesomehalibut from New Hampshire

Apr 29, 2015
Berkshire Maibock Lager from Berkshire Brewing Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 230 ratings