Special) Grimm's Maiden's Kiss

This lager was a VIP-tent only beer at Omaha Beer Fest. I wanted to look into it more so I snagged another bottle...

Maibock - Wait- Helles Bock Lager?

Take a look at the two bottles in the picture. At first glance, they don't look much different, but then you apply your Sesame Street skills (one of these things is...). Clearly, the beer types are not the same, right?

Actually, a Maibock and a Helles bock don't differ much except in name.

The Maibock, or May bock, is perceived as a May beer, as in meant to be drank in that month only. It's not. You can drink them whenever. A Helles Bock, or light bock, is perceived to have a longer season, one that spans about half year. Both beers are light. Both are easy to drink, and both are made for the brighter time of the year.

I think I don't need to explain why the name change helps Grimms Brewhouse to expand their market and sell more. I certainly won't complain. I am placing this beer alongside my Master Thief bottles and plan to keep at least one around at all times.

Now since my beers are actually a year apart, on to a brief discussion of their aged attributes.

Maibock and then Helles Bock. Essentially the same.

Maiden's Kiss - Maibock Lager) First of all, this is the older bottle of the two, even though I can't find a date on it. The pour is very amber with enough fizz to satisfy but not assault. The aroma is spicy and contrasts dramatically with the flavors. I taste a bit ginger with a lot of caramel. ☆☆☆☆

Maiden's Kiss - Helles Bock Lager) Funny... even though the bottles have about a year difference between them, there's only one point on which they taste different. I just get some light fruit esters on this one though. Maybe over time they become the more toffee-like flavors in the older bottle. They both are still very effervescent.  ☆☆☆☆