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Mediterranean Märzen

Cervezas Althaia
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🌍 Spain · Märzen · One of 92 Märzens in hopIQ

Part of Althaia's core range and its third best-seller, this Märzen is gluten-free: the gluten is broken down during brewing. It pours a brilliant, crystal-clear mahogany under a creamy, mocha-coloured head. Aromas of caramel, toasted almonds and a fine touch of cocoa lead into an elegantly fresh, malt-led palate with hints of nuts and toasted bread, while the body stays light and very drinkable. The brewery pairs it with barbecue, grilled meat, cured cheeses and seasonal mushrooms.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber9
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AWARDS

Silver · 2022
Barcelona Beer Challenge
Bronze · 2024
Barcelona Beer Challenge
★Silver — Barcelona Beer Challenge
★Bronze — Barcelona Beer Challenge
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Märzen.
Malt character
caramel
malty
nutty
toasty
chocolate
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mediterranean Märzen

◎ Appearance

Mediterranean Märzen presents a brilliant, crystal-clear mahogany hue that catches the light with genuine transparency. A creamy, mocha-coloured head forms atop the pour, demonstrating solid foam retention and fine lacing around the glass. The carbonation is evident but restrained, lending a polished, refined appearance befitting the style.

brilliant mahoganycreamy mocha headcrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting malt-driven character: warm caramel and toasted almonds form the aromatic foundation, with a subtle chocolate undertone adding depth. A faint nod to noble hops provides balance without dominance, while the overall bouquet remains clean and approachable. The gluten-free process has not compromised the aromatic integrity typical of the Märzen style.

carameltoasted almondscocoanoble hop restraint

◐ Taste

Entry is elegantly malt-forward, with nutty and toasted bread notes unfolding across the palate. The body remains light and very drinkable despite the style's traditional character, offering a clean malt sweetness without cloying heaviness. Bitterness is minimal (21 IBU), serving only to frame the malt rather than challenge it, creating a harmonious, session-friendly profile.

malt-ledtoasted breadlight bodylow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with residual nuttiness and a whisper of toast lingering gently on the palate. The aftertaste fades with poise, leaving no harshness or astringency, only a dry, warm conclusion.

cleandry finishlingering toast
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mediterranean Märzen

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Mediterranean Märzen

About Märzen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Märzen

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, smooth-drinking character as Mediterranean Märzen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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