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Rieder Märzen

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Fresh, full-bodied and agreeable, with green, herbal hints on the nose and a slim build that keeps its character. The bitterness stays in the background for a long time and ends in a dry, clear, elegant accent. Classic cold fermentation and long lagering shape it, and the Rieder Märzen has been awarded DLG Gold many times since 2007.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2019
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2017
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2016
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2014
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2013
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2012
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2011
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2010
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2008
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2007
DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
herbalcleanbready
herbal
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
Green and herbal notes lead the nose, suggesting fresh Edelhopfen character rather than overt floral or citrus complexity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rieder Märzen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. A delicate white head forms and leaves soft lacing along the glass. The light body is evident in the visual presentation, conveying the beer's lean build.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationsoft lacing

◌ Aroma

Green and herbal notes lead the nose, suggesting fresh Edelhopfen character rather than overt floral or citrus complexity. Subtle malt backbone provides a clean, grainy foundation without pronounced sweetness. The aroma remains crisp and restrained, reflecting the beer's cool fermentation and extended lagering.

green, herbal hopsclean graincool fermentationrestrained nose

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and slightly sweet, with gentle malt presence supporting the dry arc of the palate. Bitterness emerges gradually and remains measured throughout, never dominating the composition. The slim body carries subtle herbal and grain notes to a clean, dry conclusion.

soft entrymeasured bitternessherbal graindry structure

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is elegant and lingering, with drying bitterness and a whisper of herbal accent. Finishes crisp and clear, leaving no residual sweetness.

elegant dry finishlingering herb accent
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
81
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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