{"product_id":"recipe-kit-maibock-bavarian-lager","title":"Recipe Kit Maibock Bavarian Lager","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maibock is a Bavarian lager traditionally brewed for a special occasion. It makes 21 litres at 4.6 to 4.8% ABV, light golden with a fuller malt balance and a spicy, floral, fruity character from Magnum and Hersbrucker hops, finished clean by a classic Bavarian lager yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a fuller, more characterful lager than an everyday helles. Magnum and Hersbrucker hops give a spicy, floral bitterness just assertive enough to balance the malt sweetness, a 400g Carapils grain steep adds body and head retention, and a clean, attenuative Bavarian lager strain fermented cool brings it all together with a dense white head and a smooth, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMagnum and Hersbrucker hops for a spicy, floral, fruity character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e400g Carapils grain steep for enhanced mouthfeel and head retention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClassic Bavarian lager yeast for a clean, crisp, attenuative ferment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFuller malt balance than an everyday lager, for a special-occasion beer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good choice when you want a step up from a standard lager with more malt body and hop character. A genuine cool-ferment lager, best for brewers who can hold 8 to 14 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBavarian Maibock \/ Helles\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.6 to 4.8%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e25 to 30\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e8 to 12\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.040 to 1.044\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.010 to 1.012\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e8 to 14°C\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBatch volume\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e21 litres\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eIntermediate (true lager)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReady to drink\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 5 to 6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMalt extract (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrushed Carapils grain (400g, steeped on the stove for body and head retention)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMagnum and Hersbrucker hops (spicy, floral, fruity character)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClassic Bavarian lager yeast (clean, attenuative cool fermentation)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step brew day instructions with weights and timings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden with a dense, lasting white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy and floral with subtle notes of fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuller malt sweetness balanced by a clean spicy bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and medium bodied\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, smooth and lingering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 400g Carapils steep is worth doing properly, use a hop and grain strainer bag to make straining the grain easy. Ferment cool at 8 to 14 degrees and cold condition before serving, the body and head retention from the Carapils really show on a well-conditioned Maibock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994975248461,"sku":"35971","price":78.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35971.jpg?v=1754072450","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-maibock-bavarian-lager","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}