Hummel Heller Maibock

The month of May has a lot to offer: The first really warm days draw people outside, everything turns green and blooms in all its glory, fat May bugs buzz through the balmy early summer evenings, lilies of the valley exude their sensual scent, pubs invite you to dance into May, the outdoor pools open their gates and the light-footed summer life can begin As a little icing on the cake, many breweries brew a very special specialty just in time for the first of May: Maibock is a festive strong beer that heralds the warm season and puts you in a good mood with its strong character and fine spiciness

A wonderfully drinkable example of the Maibock category comes from Hummel The brewery from the Franconian town of Merkendorf serves its Heller Maibock every year from 23 April and delights friends and fans with a copper-red strong beer that has a decent 7.0% alcohol content in the glass A tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread rises from the slightly tinted crown, creamy caramel and grassy hops, the first sip follows the olfactory first impression Soft notes of roasted malt combine with toffee, yeast plait and honey on the palate The hops deliver harmonious grassy notes and a bitterness that skillfully cushions the heavy sweetness of the malt A floral finish crowns the beer enjoyment and remains on the tongue for a long time with a crisp bitterness