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Laurenzi

Brauerei Greifenklau
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🌍 Germany · Märzen · One of 77 Märzens in hopIQ

An unfiltered Märzen named after Laurenziplatz and its parish fair, served from September into the autumn. It shows a slightly hazy, deep amber body under a dense white head. Golden and darker caramel malt dominate nose and palate, joined by a light spicy and herbal hop note and a firm bitterness. The finish is dry enough to invite another glass, with caramel lingering briefly. Medium-bodied, smooth and gently crisp.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Märzen.
Hop character
herbal
Malt character
caramel
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Laurenzi

Appearance

Deep amber hue with a slightly hazy body, characteristic of an unfiltered Märzen. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention. The cloudiness from suspension adds visual warmth and authenticity to the pour.

deep amberslightly hazydense white head

Aroma

Golden and darker caramel malts lead the nose, laying a sweet, toasted foundation. Light herbal and spicy hop notes emerge underneath, adding a gentle botanical complexity without overwhelming the malt character. The overall impression is inviting and balanced, with no sharp edges.

caramel maltherbal hopstoasted sweetness

Taste

Caramel malt dominates the palate with both golden and deeper notes, creating a smooth, rounded entry. A firm bitterness builds through the mid-palate, complemented by herbal and subtly spicy hop flavors. The medium body carries everything cleanly, with a crisp edge that prevents any heaviness.

caramel-drivenfirm bitternessherbal spice

Finish

The finish is dry and inviting, with lingering caramel notes fading gently into the aftertaste. The dryness and mild crispness work together to encourage another sip.

dry finishcaramel linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Laurenzi

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Laurenzi

About Märzen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Märzen

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, dry, herbal character as Laurenzi will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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