Capital Maibock

Brewed by Capital Brewery
Style: Heller Bock
Middleton, Wisconsin USA

This was the first of two Capital beers I had during the 2nd 2004 Presidential debate (Bush v. Kerry). This was a very nice beer with which to start the debate. Rich, malty palate, with an underlying fruity note that lends some tang (like a peach or dried apricot), and a good caramel/butterscotch zest. Moderate carbonation lifting it off the tongue. Extremely flavorful with lots of malty depth. With this beer, I was the real winner of the Presidential debate.

Thick, effervescent milky head; pale,coppery color.Notes of vanilla, citrus, spice, nuts, cedar. Firm maltines, solid texture. Sweet, tangy, pleasant finish. A little buttery, though. Not the best maibock on the block, but still a solid citizen.

12 oz. bottle: slightly hazed apricot, with a full foam that dies into an off-white patchy work...very nice toasted malt aroma with hints of caramel and buttered white bread. Sweet fruity flavours round out a beer with a great malt bill and just enough hops to even out the sweetness.

I love Wisconsin beers I do I do. Bought this one from John’s Grocery in Iowa City thats shipping beer again. Thats right their baaaack!!!! Can’t miss with Capital either great beer from a great beer state. Looks very much like the Dogwood I had before it. Bottom line, Capital Maibock is tons better than Dogwood. Not a slam on Dogwood but Capital is terrific beer. More hops/malts, smoother and more gravity and definitely a denser feeling beer. Underrated and definitely a beer everybody who doesn’t know should try. Capital’s product is awesome and never disappoints. Besides its a Wisconsin Micro, thats what you expect:)

Deep orange with fine bubbles, thin head. Malty nose, sweet, with citrus. Creamy mouthfeel, slight prickle with carmel and nice acidity. Finish lingering

Clear amber body with a thin, white head. Creamy malt nose with some nice sweetness. Caramel and creamy nut (almond?) butter, lightly toasted grains, honey and perhaps a hint of balancing hops. The body is light enough for a summer day, but hefty enough for pleasure on the tongue. More creamy, slightly sweet elements in the flavor. The caramel really shines through with the nuts, grains, toasted bread and light fruitiness taking a back seat. The finish is not extremely long, but does leave a little sweetness on the tongue. A nice summer beer.

Deep reddish color, thin head, sweet and refreshing. Quite nutty, strange nose at first. Pleasant aftertaste.

Malty, smooth, and pleasing. I enjoyed two draughts after an unseasonably warm late spring day in Madison, after two hot cans of Berghoff lager. Went great with a couple of games of darts. I generally don’t like bocks, so this one surprised me.