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Erdmandli Amber

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Juniper on the nose, then a lively, sweetish start that gives way to malt and caramel; elegantly malty, with a colour between amber and ruby-gold. Erdmandli Amber is brewed as a Märzen from barley and wheat malt and hops, at 5.0% ABV and 12.2° Plato. The brewery's specification sheet lists it as the Zug amber beer.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramelspicy
malty
caramel
spicy
toasty
clean
bready
Aroma
Juniper leads the nose with herbaceous and slightly piney character, followed by warm malt sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Erdmandli Amber

◎ Appearance

A clear liquid in the amber-to-ruby-gold spectrum, luminous and well-defined. The head forms with moderate density and holds with gentle persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is evident and lively throughout.

amber to ruby-goldclear, brightpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Juniper leads the nose with herbaceous and slightly piney character, followed by warm malt sweetness. Caramel and toasted grain emerge in the mid-range, with a clean, dry undertone that prevents cloying. The overall impression is balanced and inviting.

juniper, herbalcaramel malttoasted grain notes

◐ Taste

A lively, sweetish entry gives way to pronounced malt and caramel complexity across the palate. The wheat malt contribution adds a soft, slightly grainy character while moderate noble hops provide restrained spice and crisp definition. The finish remains smooth and elegantly dry.

malty, caramel-forwardnoble hop spiceclean, crisp

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, lingering with toasted malt and a whisper of juniper. The overall character is dry and refreshing, free of heaviness.

medium lengthdry, refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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