Precarious Beer Project - Took the Top Off the Maibock

We took the top off the Maibock! This spring time pale German lager is brimming with malt flavor and subtle hop character. Maibock's are a traditional strong, malty Bavarian lager. Like the month for which it is named (“Mai” is German for “May”), it is a transitional beer, the perfect drink for the short Bavarian spring. Although brewed to bock strength—which can range between about 6% to 8% alcohol by volume and a substantial body— maibock is light amber to deep golden in color. This sets it apart from the darker winter bocks, hence its other name, heller bock (pale bock).