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Grevensteiner Original

Brauerei C. & A. Veltins
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🌍 Germany · Märzen · One of 67 Märzens in hopIQ

Grevensteiner Original is a classic Märzen from the renowned Veltins brewery in Meschede-Grevenstein, Germany, showcasing the traditional Rhineland brewing heritage. This malty lager presents a rich golden amber color with a creamy head, offering a perfect balance of sweet malt character and subtle noble hop bitterness. The finish is clean and crisp, with gentle caramel notes fading into a satisfying dry conclusion, making it an ideal seasonal offering.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber10
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Märzen.
Hop character
noble hop
herbal
Malt character
malty
caramel
bready
toasty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grevensteiner Original

Appearance

Grevensteiner Original presents a clear, golden-amber hue with bright translucency characteristic of a well-crafted Märzen. The creamy, persistent head clings to the glass with fine lacing, demonstrating excellent foam stability. Carbonation is evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

golden amberclearcreamy headbright lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with inviting sweet Malz character—bread crust and gentle caramel notes dominate the initial impression. Subtle herbal and floral undertones from noble hops emerge on closer inspection, adding complexity without overpowering the malt foundation. A whisper of honey rounds out the bouquet with restrained elegance.

sweet maltbread crustcaramelnoble hopherbal

Taste

The palate delivers a smooth, malty entry with well-developed bready and toasty flavors that evolve through the mid-palate. Caramel sweetness provides structure without cloying, while noble hop bitterness (22 IBU) maintains fine balance throughout. The beer's clean character allows each element to speak clearly, creating an integrated, refreshing whole.

maltytoastysmoothbalanced bitternesscrisp

Finish

The finish unfolds with a gentle, drying conclusion as residual caramel fades and herbal hop notes settle on the palate. The aftertaste remains clean and satisfying, with no astringency or harshness, inviting another sip.

dry finishclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Grevensteiner Original

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 Grevensteiner Original

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.

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