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Ramapo Valley My Beethoven Maibock


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A Heller Bock brewed by
Ramapo Valley Brewery

Hilburn, New York USA

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93.68/5.03.53/5.0Spring8%0 Lager glass, Shaker, Stein P  Stats

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This whimsically named brew can put you off your guard, but beware! The alcohol is strong and could have you singing the “Ode to Joy” after the first pint. Bocks are a family of beers that originated in Germany. They are brewed at above average strength to celebrate the coming of spring. Our Maibock is brewed with German pilsner malt and noble hops for authenticity. The flavor is sweet and malty but that dries into a satisfying crescendo that leaves the palate anxious for more. (For you classical music fans wondering about the third “B”, after the third pint of this brew, you won’t need Brahms’ Lullaby.)

 kp (6000), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Name: Mai Bock
Date: 05/05/2005
Mode: Bottle
Source: Ale Atlanta

dark amber, candy sweet malt aroma, big sweet malt flavor, light bitterness in the finish, grrat bock

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.1/5.0
Score: **+/4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.


 CaptainCougar (4596), Rockville, Maryland, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
May 24, 2005  
Shared at an Ale Atlanta tasting: Pours a clear copper golden with a thin whispy white head. Sweet caramel malty aroma has a good bocky lager yeast character. Starts rich, malty and sweet with some toffee and a semi-dry finish. A nicely balanced and enjoyable maibock.


 goldtwins (3668), Nesconset, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
May 15, 2005  
Pours a clear amber color. Aroma of apple juice and malt and a touch of alcohol underneath. Caramel and fruity flavor with a light body and light bitterness on the finish.


 RateandPillage (417), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
May 12, 2005  
Pours gold to amber in color. Lightly malty and fruity in both the aroma and flavor. Definitely some apple in the flavor as well. Could have used more hops in the finish. Overall, a pretty good Maibock. Had this one as part of a group tasting, and wish I had more.


 jah noth (932), Rochester, New York, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/517/20
Mar 11, 2005  
Once again I have to thank Secret Santa DocLock for this world-class brew! It is, I am assuming, a year old, but has aged very well. Sweet malt aroma mixed with apples and pears. Looks tasty, deep golden/auburn in color. Taste explodes with matly sweetness, but does not overwhelm. Rich and crisp and a quick, slightly sour finish. I wish I knew this was 8% before I guzzled it. Thanks again DocLock.




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