Got ahold of some of this recently, and despite a mild skunking, it still seemed like a damn fine beer. But, my experience with maibocks is limited. I assume (yeah, I know) that being from Eibeck, it would be a good example of the style. Comments?
---------->Denny
You assume correctly. It's an excellent example. The only one I can think of off the top of my head that's clearly better is Munich Hofbräu's Maibock, which doesn't get sold in the States.
The damn green glass does lead to it frequently being skunked over here though, which sucks.
-Steve
Thanks, Steve. I think I'll go back and see if they any unopened cases.
---------->Denny
Their dark Ur-Bock is very good too--it's not as syrupy sweet & heavy as Munich doppelbocks.
Thanks for the tip. I haven't seen it around here, but I'll keep my eyes open.
----------->Denny
Hallolle Denny Conn,
I drank a lot of Bock an the Einbock is really a fine beer!
A Prosit from the Bierguru Holger Reuchlin
I recently picked up some of the Einbecker Mai Ur-Bock, too. Yes, it had a slight whiff of skunk that blew off fairly quickly, but it was pretty good otherwise. A bit less deeply malty and more bitter than the Ayinger Maibock, for example.
Haven't seen the Ayinger Maibock around here, but I'll keep my eyes open for it. Ayinger dunkel is one of my staples! Thanks, Joel.
-------->Denny
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