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Rappen Märzen

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Rappen Märzen leans malty and carries a touch of caramel. It is brewed by Brauerei Rapp in Kutzenhausen, west of Augsburg in the Reischenau. The family-owned brewery goes back to 1893, when Georg Johann Rapp bought an inn with a brewery attached, and it has since grown into a company with more than 500 employees.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycarameltoasty
malty
caramel
toasty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by soft, biscuity malt character with pronounced caramel undertones—a signature marker of traditional Märzen brewing.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rappen Märzen

◎ Appearance

Rappen Märzen presents a clear, amber-gold color typical of the style, with a light straw hue that speaks to its moderate caramelization. The head is fine and persistent, clinging to the glass in delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a composed, refined visual presentation.

amber-goldclearfine head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by soft, biscuity malt character with pronounced caramel undertones—a signature marker of traditional Märzen brewing. Toasted grain notes emerge on deeper inhalation, adding gentle complexity without any sharp or pronounced hop presence. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or off-aromas.

malty sweetnesscarameltoasted grainnoble hop restraint

◐ Taste

On the palate, Rappen Märzen unfolds with a smooth, malty foundation that carries layered caramel and bread-crust flavors through the mid-palate. The 22 IBU provide gentle bitterness that frames the sweetness without dominating, allowing the toasted malt character to remain forward. The mouthfeel is full and rounded, with a clean, unpretentious finish that invites another sip.

malt-forwardcaramel sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading with lingering caramel and toasted grain notes that do not become cloying. A dry, bready quality closes the experience cleanly, with no metallic edge or excessive alcohol warmth.

clean fadetoasted notes
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
79
Finish
78
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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