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Burned Malt

Gänstaller Braumanufaktur
Germany·Rauchbier
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Extremely smoky, with a caramel note and a spicy side: this ruby-red smoked Märzen tastes like burned malt, which is where its name comes from. The Franconian specialty was developed together with the Lithuanian brewery Sakiskiualus and comes in at 5.5% ABV and 30 IBU.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
smokymaltyroasted
smoky
malty
roasted
caramel
spicy
clean
Aroma
Intensely smoky on the nose, with prominent char and wood-smoke notes that dominate the first impression.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,vanilla

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Burned Malt

◎ Appearance

Ruby-red body with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent tan head that builds strong lacing along the glass. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting the formation of a thick foam collar that clings to the rim.

ruby-redcleardense headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

Intensely smoky on the nose, with prominent char and wood-smoke notes that dominate the first impression. Beneath the smoke lies a warm caramel sweetness and subtle spice, creating a complex aromatic profile that is distinctly Franconian in character.

heavy smokecharred woodcaramel sweetnessspicy undertone

◐ Taste

Smoke and roasted malt form the core of the palate, delivering a bold, full-bodied entry with notes of burned caramel and a gentle spice that builds mid-palate. The 30 IBU bitterness is restrained and balanced, allowing the malt character to remain prominent while providing structure and a clean finish without harshness.

smokyroasted maltcaramelbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering smoke and roasted notes that fade gradually into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. The spice recedes cleanly, leaving a pleasant dryness on the palate.

smoky aftertastecrispclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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