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Rich, layered malt flavors with hints of cherry and dark fruit dominate, rye adds an earthy, spicy edge, and the finish runs crisp and dry. Based on Germany's Märzen lagers, Hoss glows red-orange and is built on Munich, rye, Pilsner and roasted barley malts with Hersbrucker hops. 6.2% ABV, 16 IBU, a seasonal for August and September.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
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
maltyearthyspicy
malty
earthy
spicy
dark fruit
roasted
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with layered Malz character—toasted grain and subtle caramel malt notes form the foundation.
also:caramel
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoss

◎ Appearance

Hoss presents a luminous red-orange hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head. The foam displays strong adhesion to the glass, leaving distinctive lacework as you drink. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting the head without aggressive bubbling.

red-orangeclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with layered Malz character—toasted grain and subtle caramel malt notes form the foundation. Dark fruit emerges gently beneath, evoking cherry and stone fruit, while rye contributes an earthy, slightly peppery undertone. Hersbrucker hops provide a restrained, noble spice that frames rather than dominates the bouquet.

malt-forwarddark fruitearthy ryenoble spice

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and malty, with roasted barley and Munich malt building a rich, full-bodied foundation. Mid-palate reveals the interplay of cherry and dried-fruit notes against an earthy, peppery rye backbone. The 16 IBUs remain in balance—present but never harsh—allowing the crisp, dry finish to emerge without astringency.

rich maltcherry and dark fruitspicy ryedry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is notably crisp and clean, with the roasted malt and rye drying the palate decisively. A faint peppery warmth lingers briefly before the beer fades to a dry, refreshing aftertaste.

crispdryclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
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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