Alcatraz Maibock

Formerly brewed at Alcatraz Brewing Company
Style: Heller Bock
Indianapolis, Indiana USA

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker, Stein

Light gold bock with no head, no aroma, heavy malts in mouth with very german lager hops. Friendly server at booth, but not much else. (July 31 at Indiana Microbrewers Festival)

I’d guess this was 9% abv as there’s considerable burn. Touch of sweetness helps to conceal the alcohol. Typical light golden bock color. Good attempt at the style.

Sweet, fragrant aroma. Opens very hoppy, the middle is sweet and malty. Finishes with hoppy bitterness. A bit overdone on the hops, as they linger a long time on the aftertaste, but all in all, the best American beer I have sampled.