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Smuttynose Maibock

Percentile
94
overall

bottled
common

on tap
available

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2513.66/5.03.64/5.0Spring7.7%99.7Lager glass, Shaker, Stein
Commercial Description:
Maibocks are a traditional Teutonic seasonal specialty. We brew ours to be hugely malty and subtly finished with a variety of continental hops, with an eye-pleasing russet brown color.
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 turtlehead (111), Nottingham, New Hampshire, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/514/20
Apr 1, 2002  
This beer presents a sweet nutty/malty nose. A full bodied beer with a decent balance of chocolate malt and finishing hops. A pleasant beer that will make you feel warm. Cheers!


 boto (1334), Granby, Connecticut, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/514/20
May 19, 2002  
No hops taste and very little carbonation, but still seemed very ’chewey’. Lots of malt character. I agree with their slogan: ’Make mine a Smutty!’


 vyvvy (2043), Hazelwood, Missouri, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Aug 25, 2009  
Pours clear orange with a small off-white head. The aroma has lightly toasted malt, doughiness, esters and medicinal licorice like notes. Medium / full somewhat slick body with lots of gentle carbonation. The flavor begins with lightly toasted doughy malt, spicy hops and peppery notes. the finish is very hoppy for the style with spicy and earth traits and some dirtiness and and abv heat. A nice and interesting take on the style. I’d love to try this a bit fresher.


 Gregory (357), Pullman, Washington, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/514/20
May 16, 2002  
Pretty good beer. Nice inbetween winter and spring beer. Very malty, and rich. Slight hops flavor in the finish to balance it out. Decent palate, nice color.


 PorterPounder (3137), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Jul 6, 2009  
Athens, Ga. - Five Points Bottle Shop - 22 oz bomber. Pours a slightly murky light orange with a silky white head. Sweet, bready aroma, hints of kids vitamins and yeast. Flavor is sweet as well with some sweet raw cake mix, subtle raisins, some white grapes. Mouthfeel is sticky enough. Solid bock.


 jgb9348 (2498), Arlington (Pentagon City), Virginia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/514/20
Dec 11, 2007  
Crystal clear coloured golden body with a thinnish white head. Aroma of fresh malt, strong fresh hops and a potent lemony scent - even though this is a bit aged, it still smells fresh! Medium-bodied; Strong malty flavour with toffee and caramel notes following behind. Aftertaste shows a nice hoppy kick tucked into a astringent finish. Overall, a very nice and refreshing beer altogether! Definitely worth trying if you can find it anywhere! I sampled this 65 cL bottle purchased from Oliver’s Beverage in Albany, New York on 11-December-2007.


 CapFlu (3482), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/103/514/20
Apr 29, 2004  
(22oz bottle) Pours a large, yellowish foamy head and an orange body. Light carbonation with small bubbles. Nose of lemon, sweet malt, slight tin and mild hops. Palate is very full and complex. Mountainous-cloud of flavour leaves you flying on a glider, very malty and creamy. Tart finish brings us in for a landing. I’ll definitely seek this out again!


 Zeswaft (1000), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Jun 22, 2007  
The highest rated maibock not retired apparently. Pours clear copper color and one finger of head. Aroma is honey, nutsm and a little nail polish remover. Flavor is surprisingly bitter. A bit of grape juice, honey, and a little spice. quite sweet. finishes with a hint of alcohol. perhaps one of the better bocks but not a very strong category in my opinion. prickly carbonation.



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