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Freistädter Märzen

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Golden under a creamy white head and balanced in the nose, until on a second sniff the malt notes edge ahead. Lively carbonation up front, then a powerful body and a fine mouthfeel with delicate hop notes. 4.8% and 22 IBU from barley malt, matured on the brewery's traditional kräusening, with a little young beer added in the lagering tank.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
SRM
amber9
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltynoble hopclean
malty
noble hop
clean
toasty
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with balanced malt-forward character that becomes more pronounced on a second inhale.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freistädter Märzen

◎ Appearance

Presents a bright golden hue beneath a creamy white head that clings persistently to the glass. The beer is clear and well-defined, with lively carbonation evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body. The head displays good retention and leaves delicate lacing on the glass as it settles.

bright goldencreamy white headwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with balanced malt-forward character that becomes more pronounced on a second inhale. Noble hop notes provide a gentle floral and herbal backdrop without dominating, while the malt foundation suggests toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness. The overall impression is clean and inviting, reflecting the traditional kräusening process.

malt-drivennoble hopstoasted grainbalanced

◐ Taste

A full-bodied palate enters with crisp, clean malt character and a soft, creamy mouthfeel that belies the modest alcohol content. The mid-palate reveals subtle toasted and bread-like notes from the barley malt, with delicate noble hop bitterness providing structure without harshness. The finish is smooth and refined, with a light caramel sweetness lingering gently.

full-bodiedcreamy mouthfeelsoft bitternesstoasted malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the noble hops and malt character fading gradually into a dry, pleasant aftertaste. A gentle warmth and lingering breadiness complete the experience without any astringency.

clean finishrefreshingdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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What is a Märzen?

Märzens are Bavarian lagers with 5.8–6.3% ABV. Rich toasty malt — bread, caramel, biscuit — with clean lager fermentation and low bitterness.

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