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Märzen Oktoberfest

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Light-toasted malt with bread and biscuit character shapes aroma and flavor in this German-style Märzen, which is maltier than hoppy: medium-bodied, light reddish-orange, with a hop bitterness, low but notable hop aroma and flavor, and no fruity esters. 5.8% ABV and 25 IBU, brewed in Normal, Illinois.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltybreadytoasty
malty
bready
toasty
noble hop
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted and lightly sweet malt character, supported by bread and biscuit notes that give the beer its foundational aromatic profile.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Märzen Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

Light reddish-orange hue with bright clarity and good translucence. The head forms with modest volume and displays solid retention, clinging to the glass walls with visible lacing. Carbonation appears gentle and persistent, appropriate for the style.

light reddish-orangecleargood head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted and lightly sweet malt character, supported by bread and biscuit notes that give the beer its foundational aromatic profile. Noble hops contribute a subtle, restrained herbal presence, while the overall impression remains clean with no fruity esters or fermentation artifacts.

toasted maltbread, biscuitnoble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malty sweetness and a gentle breadiness that carries through the mid-palate as the dominant flavor axis. Subtle caramel notes add softness and depth, while moderate bittering from noble hops arrives mid-palate and persists without aggression. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied and smooth, with good crispness balancing the malt-forward character.

malty, bread-forwardnoble hop bitternesscaramel sweetnesssmooth, medium body

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately short, with the hop bitterness lingering gently on the palate. A faint caramel sweetness fades into the aftertaste, leaving an overall clean and thirst-quenching impression.

crisp finishlingering noble hops
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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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