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Bremer Hanseat 2.0

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Copper-coloured, bottom-fermented and lightly cloudy: a fine malty aroma from specialty malts, floral, spicy citrus notes from the old hop varieties Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Hersbrucker, and a bitter, spicy edge. Pilsner malt, Munich malt type 1, Cara Hell and Cara Red build 13.5 °Plato, 28 IBU and 6.0 % ABV, a duet of malt and hops.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Citrus hop 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
noble hopmaltyspicy hop
noble hop
malty
spicy hop
floral
spicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character derived from Pilsner malt and Munich malt type 1, underscored by subtle caramel sweetness.
also:hoppy,clean,caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bremer Hanseat 2.0

◎ Appearance

A bright copper hue fills the glass, characteristic of the Märzen style and built from Munich and Cara malts. The body carries a light haze from natural yeast in suspension, lending an authentic, unfiltered quality. The head forms with modest density and shows steady retention, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed.

copper, brightlightly hazyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character derived from Pilsner malt and Munich malt type 1, underscored by subtle caramel sweetness. Noble hops—Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Hersbrucker—introduce floral and herbal notes alongside a restrained citrus edge, creating an elegant, classical profile. A gentle spice note rounds the bouquet without dominating.

noble hopsfloral, herbalsoft malt sweetnesscitrus whisper

◐ Taste

The palate enters with approachable malt breadth, delivering the promised duet of malt and hops in balance. A clean, spicy bitterness emerges mid-palate—28 IBU expressed with precision—layered with persistent floral and citrus hop character that prevents any cloying sensation. The finish dries gradually, leaving a pleasantly bitter, slightly peppery aftertaste that invites the next sip.

balanced, maltyspicy bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The beer concludes with a moderately long, dry finish that balances residual hop bitterness against fading malt sweetness. A gentle peppery note persists in the aftertaste, encouraging another reach for the glass.

dry, spicylingering hops
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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