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I see a Maibock and I want to paint it black

What color is a Maibock? Any color. When does it come out? Usually late April into early May. How long does it last? Not long. Head to the Bierquellenwanderweg to hike an amazing beer hiking trail and taste some of the finest dark lagers on the planet. Go very early in May and you'll find two lovely Maibocks too.

Haberstumpf Hell

Haberstumpf Hell is a surprising unfiltered amber ale-like fruity brew with a lingering semi-dry finish. It's a touch thin on flavor but pleasant enough.

Manns Bräu/BräuBrüder Bock

Mann's Bräu is a nicely balanced dark beer more in the southern Bavarian style with a rich malty palate and a touch of dark chocolate. The lingering semi-dry finish is moreish.

Manns Bräu Dunkel

Mann's Bräu is a nicely balanced dark beer more in the southern Bavarian style with a rich malty palate and a touch of dark chocolate. The lingering semi-dry finish is moreish.

Manns Bräu Helles

Mann's Bräu Helles is a nicely balanced session beer brewed by Becher Bräu in Bayreuth for this, their sister pub in the town center.

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Finding the light between two darks on the Bierquellenwanderweg

Beer Hiking Bavaria is a great guide that details 50 hikes in Bavaria which pass by or end at some of Bavaria's best breweries. The Bierquellenwanderweg is one of the top beer hiking circuits you'll find.