Stoudts Mai Bock

Been awhile since I posted, actually forgot about my blog altogether. Too busy enjoying some good beers I guess...

Been finding it harder and harder to find "something new" at my local place, Mac's. They do carry some expensive Belgian selections that I find tempting, but haven't jumped yet.

On my wish list is Midas Touch from Dogfish Head. Mac's said it would be around $60 to get this in... I passed. One beer of note I've head since my last post has probably been Clipper City's "Loose Cannon" Hop3 Ale. Very similar to a Troeg's Nugget Nectar, for about $10 less. Very aromatic, very hoppy, very delicious. Come to think of it, I should have them order it for me again...

Today's review is Stoudt's Mai Bock. Not being very familiar with the style, I figured I'd jump in to it and find out. Bock's are German, typically Malty. Mai is "May" in German, so it's supposed to be indicative of welcoming springtime. Honey is a main ingredient of Stoudts' brew. I found it to be malty enough to be a Bock, but still hoppy enough for my own tastes. It pours a decent golden color, it glistens nice in the sun, nice white head, very inviting looking.

Taste has a nice strong intro with plenty of alchohol for the palate and the belly. Sweetness and maltiness are the main features, but there is a freshness that approaches a clean finishing lighter beer. This beer weighs in at 7%, so it's not light. Honey is also an ingredient though I can't quite detect it. Overall, a great beer, not very complex, but it holds its own.

I rate this beer at a 85.

Cheers,
PJ