Being big fans of spring and the general shedding of winter, we went out to the farm to create our take on a spring style Maibock. The start of this project, we focused solely on the malts, using the Weyermann heirloom series Barke Vienna and Munich malts as our base, lending an unexpected color and layer to the base. These malts are specifically suited for clean, crisp lagers. Adding first wort Hersbrucker allowed for a traditional layer and complexity, while finishing with the Lemon Drop variety creates a dryer finish by adding a hint of citrus and earth tones.
Tasting notes and metrics:
ABV 6.5%
IBU: 25
- Amber hue with delicate white lacing, aroma of
- Biscuity pale malts and some clean noble hop aromas.
- Taste is sweet and malty up front with a little bit of sulphur and minerals. Nice floral noble hop kick with some sweet maltiness; nice lemon finish.
- This beer has a medium mouthfeel with subtle carbonation and a refreshing finish.