Augustiner Bräu Maximator - Augustiner-Bräu Wagner KG

VncentLIFE

North Carolina

3.28/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Had to a be a tool and buy some German beer for the German UEFA Euro game against Portugal.

Actually pretty light for a Doppelbock (color wise). Poured slightly colder than room temp, and still didnt get much head. The smell is just toffee with a hint of caramel, honestly. Touch of corn and cereal grains.

Taste is all sweetness and loads of dry burnt caramel. Reminds of me caramel corn. No real body to back all of the sweetness.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2012 18:29:53 | More by VncentLIFE

Tschnab

New York

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-18-2013 23:02:40 | More by Tschnab

DrDemento456

Pennsylvania

4.05/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

$2.69 for the under 12oz bottle. Poured into a pint glass

A - A nice ruby red brown color with a inch of deep tanish colored head. Lacing is excellent.
S - Bready malts, Brown Sugar goodness. mild dark fruits, and a dose of molasses.
T - It's very easy to drink with strong bread malts, molasses, some plum goodness, and a pinch of sweet brown sugar.
M - Best part of the beer it's not as heavy as other takes on the style. More medium bodied somewhat chewy.

Overall not as drinkable as the Helles lager but still a very well crafted german creation. Worth picking up.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 05:38:55 | More by DrDemento456

rheff

Arkansas

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-17-2013 03:47:36 | More by rheff

tootsMcGee

Oregon

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-13-2013 01:25:36 | More by tootsMcGee

mquinn919

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +27.2%

05-05-2013 04:09:30 | More by mquinn919

JLapadura

New York

4.75/5  rDev +20.9%

04-30-2013 01:06:20 | More by JLapadura

Duff27

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

04-28-2013 05:25:37 | More by Duff27

losdizzel

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev +1.8%

04-22-2013 21:43:30 | More by losdizzel

Givemebeer

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

04-16-2013 15:50:00 | More by Givemebeer

UCLABrewN84

California

3.69/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pours a clear dark copper with a foamy tan head that settles to a partial film on top of the beer. Small dots of lace slowly drip into the remaining beer on the drink down. Smell is of toasted malt, dried dark fruit, brown sugar, and molasses. Taste is much the same with lots of burnt sugar and molasses flavors on the finish. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer with some very sweet flavors that make this one a slow sipper.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 02:10:27 | More by UCLABrewN84

RD1163

California

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

04-08-2013 04:24:45 | More by RD1163

PJHOY

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

04-06-2013 03:17:41 | More by PJHOY

safaricook

Netherlands

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

04-03-2013 18:37:32 | More by safaricook

artoolemomo

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

04-01-2013 02:12:34 | More by artoolemomo

RochefortChris

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

03-31-2013 02:26:07 | More by RochefortChris

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

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

Augustiner Maximator has a thick, beige head, a clear, bubbly, copper appearance, and minimal lacing left behind on the glass. The aroma is faint, but one can detect a distinct fruitiness and a bit of sweet, brown bread. Taste is of sweet, brown bread, sugar, Japanese plum, and a mellow hop bitterness. Mouthfeel is medium and slick, and Augustiner Maximator finishes mostly dry, crisp, refreshing, and quite drinkable. Although there is an underlying alcohol presence, I would not guess it is at 7.5% by just tasting it. Overall, this is an excellent beer.

RJT

Serving type: bottle

03-26-2013 12:58:48 | More by RonaldTheriot

jibjib513

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

03-23-2013 18:55:57 | More by jibjib513

JeffTheJuice

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

03-23-2013 15:46:43 | More by JeffTheJuice

Lare453

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

03-21-2013 03:30:42 | More by Lare453

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

03-11-2013 22:42:35 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

DaveBlack

Virginia

4/5  rDev +1.8%

03-11-2013 20:48:43 | More by DaveBlack

woemad

Washington

3.59/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

11.2oz bottle purchased at Total Wine in Spokane for $2.29. No freshness date. Poured a dark, cola-ish that becomes much more ruby-ish in color when held up to light. A thick finger of light tan foam drops down quickly to a foam collar. Sparse, spotty lace.
Brown sugar and toffee are what stands out in the aroma department. There’s a faint whiff of dark fruits as well, but it’s way in the background.
The taste is pretty much like the smell, but with a little bit of toasted nuttiness. Sweet and malty with just a hint of added complexity.
Medium bodied, with a slightly watery mouthfeel for the style.
An okay doppelbock, it’s not what I’d call a great one. It’s not nearly as complex as my favorites of the style. I’d save this one for purchasing when it’s on sale, perhaps.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2013 20:49:08 | More by woemad

Duvel

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

03-09-2013 16:25:07 | More by Duvel

reizorc

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

03-03-2013 00:00:06 | More by reizorc