Schell's Maifest

Maifest

Maifest is a seasonal specialty beer offered in the spring months. It is brewed with a blend of three different specialty malts and the finest imported and domestic hops, in the tradition of Munich's Hofbrauhaus Maibock (My-Bock) beer.

Considered by the locals as the birthplace of the Bock beer style, the Hofbrauhaus brews different versions of Bock beer at several points during the year. Most important of these is their Maibock or Maifest beer. The Prime Minister of Bavaria and the Mayor of Munich are quite likely to take part in the tapping of the first huge barrel of Maibock each year, as they celebrate the end of winter and the promise of warmer weather.

This full-bodied, blond dopple bock has a rich, assertive maltiness with a slight, but unique sweetness balanced by a moderate hop bitterness.

Beer Style: Maibock, a blonde dopple bock

Alcohol by Volume: 7.2%

Characteristics: Deep gold in color with an assertive sweetness balanced by a moderate hop bitterness.

Available: March-April

From Schell's website

Good stuff Maynard! Schell's makes a variety of fine beers, and seems to have several different kinds of bocks. Maifest is similar in taste to Belgian whites, rich and creamy with a nice warmth from the 7.2% alcohol, and some easy drinking smoothness.