Hofbräu Maibock (Urbock) - Hofbräuhaus München

Jason

Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

$2.45 @ Charles Street Liquors, Boston, MA:
http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/user_reviews/1008/

Presentation: .5 liter brown bottle with no freshness date, just a lot # which means nothing to the consumer. Blurb about the beer on the back label.

Appearance: Foamy head at the start, thin wispy lace afterwards on top of a sunset red color brew.

Smell: Honey and grassy of malt and hops, sweet bread comes to mind, thick aroma with some hints of alcohol also.

Taste: Medium bodied with a light carbonation. Grassy at first with a wild hop and malt mix, hints of very mild fruit and honey come next. Maltiness goes a touch nutty with a slight dextrin character. Malt sweetness is bigger than it actually looks but is modest in character as the hops and alcohol set down on the taste buds. Finishes sweet but still draws on the hops and some toasted grain flavor in the finish.

Notes: This is one yummy Maibock, a ton of flavor packed into each sip.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2004 02:46:07 | More by Jason

jmccraney

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

05-18-2013 04:44:27 | More by jmccraney

Zimm

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

05-17-2013 19:55:53 | More by Zimm

Danny1217

Florida

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-17-2013 03:14:43 | More by Danny1217

ryanpj

Illinois

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-15-2013 00:08:31 | More by ryanpj

troy138

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

05-14-2013 22:31:02 | More by troy138

HKUSPC40

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

05-13-2013 08:28:04 | More by HKUSPC40

TommyD335

New York

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

05-11-2013 02:49:05 | More by TommyD335

zenithberwyn

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

05-08-2013 05:28:03 | More by zenithberwyn

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

05-07-2013 22:57:01 | More by dalepryor

2beerdogs

California

3.5/5  rDev -10%

05-06-2013 19:21:10 | More by 2beerdogs

cnbrown313

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

On tap at the Hofbrauhaus in Rosemont, IL

A - Pours a carmel-ish brown/red color with 1 finger of white head

S - Sweet malt, fresh baked bread

T - I was expecting some alcohol bite at 7.2% ABV, but there isn't much at all. Very smooth and easy drinking. You get a bit of honey / malty sweetness up front, with a bit of bready banana yeast flavor. Very enjoyable.

M - Medium bodied and maybe slightly thicker than traditional German beers

O - I normally reach right for the hefeweizen at a German brauhaus, but since this was in-season I gave it a shot - and I'm glad I did. It is slightly sweet, but not cloying at all and very easy to get carried away drinking.

Serving type: on-tap

05-06-2013 17:11:43 | More by cnbrown313

Kreaux

Texas

1/5  rDev -74.3%

05-03-2013 23:55:53 | More by Kreaux

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.78/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

It's getting warmer, which means it's maibock time, folks! This one pours a clear brass topped by a finger of white froth. The nose comprises biscuit, light honey, and a decidedly light bit of dry grass. The taste brings in more of the same, with some extra helpings of grass and flowers, and a vague fruitiness pervading the finish. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a smooth feel. Overall, a very nice maibock, one of the base staples of the style in my eyes.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 20:16:23 | More by TMoney2591

currysmegs

Washington

4.75/5  rDev +22.1%

04-29-2013 23:48:27 | More by currysmegs

TheMultiYeast

Pennsylvania

3.74/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Pours clear golden yellow with a finger of white head and bubbly effervescence.

Biscuity malts and ripe red apples are strong in nose, toffee sweetness, grassy grains.

Sweet, malt forward with a bit of fruity hops. Mild toasted character takes it to the next level.

Very drinkable Maibock.

Would pick this up again. Glad I tried it.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 03:03:47 | More by TheMultiYeast

SloppyJoeWasAMan

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

04-23-2013 22:55:34 | More by SloppyJoeWasAMan

Bromine

Florida

4/5  rDev +2.8%

04-12-2013 10:48:12 | More by Bromine

BKotch

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

04-10-2013 07:33:12 | More by BKotch

TwoForty

Florida

4/5  rDev +2.8%

04-02-2013 02:28:23 | More by TwoForty

bacasnax

Florida

4/5  rDev +2.8%

04-02-2013 00:32:02 | More by bacasnax

EMal

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

03-31-2013 14:30:06 | More by EMal

falconxman

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

03-27-2013 12:48:50 | More by falconxman

SuomiHobbit

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +2.8%

03-26-2013 00:58:07 | More by SuomiHobbit

leinie13

Ohio

4/5  rDev +2.8%

02-23-2013 04:01:56 | More by leinie13