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Faust Frühlingsmärzen

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Light roasted notes and a restrained hop scent; full-bodied and malt-led in the mouth with a modest hop taste. Bright copper, brewed in the Märzen style. At 12.9 percent original gravity and 5.4 percent ABV it appears around Easter, and only in the 0.33 litre bottle from Miltenberg, where Brauhaus Faust has its home.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyroastedhoppy
malty
roasted
hoppy
toasty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained but distinct light roasted malt notes, accompanied by subtle toasted and bready undertones.
also:bready
not found:juicy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faust Frühlingsmärzen

◎ Appearance

Bright copper color with good clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, characteristic of a traditional Märzen. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual character that reflects its malt-forward brewing tradition.

bright copperpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained but distinct light roasted malt notes, accompanied by subtle toasted and bready undertones. Noble hop character is present but measured, offering a clean, herbal backdrop without dominating the bouquet. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no sharp edges or aggressive elements.

light roasted maltnoble hop restrainttoasted bread notes

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and decisively malt-driven, with caramel sweetness and toasted grain flavors forming the core. A modest hop presence provides gentle bitterness and clean finish without overshadowing the malt foundation. The beer drinks smoothly and cleanly, with good structure and no harsh or astringent notes.

malt-forwardcaramel sweetnesssmooth-drinkingmodest bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and slightly dry, with the malt character persisting gently into the aftertaste. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing and balanced impression that invites another sip.

clean dry finishlingering malt
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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About Märzen

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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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