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Gösser Märzen

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Austria's definitive Märzen lager and one of the country's most internationally sold beers. Brewed since 1860 with the original recipe using Leutschach Celeja aromatic hops and Austrian barley. Sold as 'Gösser Beer' / 'Gösser Export' outside Austria. Clean, straw-yellow with fine hop and malt notes. 93,416 Untappd ratings.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
bready
mineral
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, prominent malt notes—subtle grainy sweetness and a hint of bread crust.
also:floral
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gösser Märzen

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue. A fine, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass in delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, lending the appearance a lively, refined quality.

straw-yellowbright clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, prominent malt notes—subtle grainy sweetness and a hint of bread crust. Leutschach Celeja hops contribute a delicate floral and herbal character without aggressive intensity. A whisper of honey and mineral minerality rounds out the aromatic profile, creating an inviting and balanced impression.

grainy maltfloral hopshoney notesherbal, mineral

◐ Taste

The palate is distinctly clean and malty, with a soft, bready entry that unfolds into a gently balanced mid-palate. The Celeja hops provide a crisp, restrained bitterness and mild spice that never overwhelms the malt foundation. The finish is smooth and refreshing, with minimal harshness and a subtle mineral dryness that encourages another sip.

clean palatebready maltcrisp hop bitternesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, drying gradually without lingering astringency. A gentle mineral note persists in the aftertaste, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for the next pour.

medium drymineral aftertaste
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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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