Glissade

Brewer: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Style: Maibock/Helles Bock

ABV: 6.4%

IBU: 42

Servig type: 12oz bottle poured into English pub glass

From the brewer:

As winter begins its slide toward the sunny days of spring, we bring you Glissade Golden Bock to help you enjoy the ride. Glissade is a remarkably mellow take on the traditional spring bock.

With restrained sweetness, we emphasize subtle malt flavor, balanced against delicate aromas of spicy and floral European hops. This complex balance helps Glissade slide across the palate—bracing us against the last cold nights of winter, while its bright golden color turns our thoughts toward spring.

Glissade pours bright gold with a touch of amber and a thin layer of white head. A constant stream of fine bubbles fill the glass. Aroma is yeasty and slightly citrusy/spicy.

Malt profile is bold, with notes of biscuit, honey, and crystal coming through. Not a ton of hop flavor. Bitterness does come through in the end, though less than I expect from the 42 IBU. There is a slight alcohol warmth there, which I wasn't looking for from 6.4%. Fairly high in carbonation. Good, clean finish.

I feel like the malt profile overpowers the hops a little, at least given the brewer's description. Overall a good, malty beer that still comes through clean and drinkable.

My Score: 3/5

Beer Advocate: B

Rate Beer: 71/100

Pintley: 3.2/5

Maibock

Brewer: Capital Brewery

Style: Maibock

ABV: 6.2%

IBU:

Servig type: 12oz bottle poured into Czech Pilsner glass

Ap: Deep golden with a thin layer of white head. Minimal lacing. Crystal clear.

Ar: Floral and honey aroma. Some sweet fruit. A grassy hop note.

T: Honey and light fruit (peach, apricot). A bready yeast character. Some biscuit. Noticeable bitterness but not a focus on hops. An ever so slight alcohol warmth.

M: Light in body, but coats the mouth. Very smooth.

I: Tons of flavor, but still light enough to be thirst quenching.

My Score: 4/5

Beer Advocate:

Rate Beer: 85

Pintley: 3.6/5