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Grieskirchner Märzen

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A rich golden Märzen with a fine-pored foam crown, a fresh grain scent and a delicate first sip that opens into a multilayered malt aroma. A delicate spiciness, a soft body and a pleasantly mild, balanced hop bitterness round it off, with a touch of sweetness. Brewed in the classic Austrian Märzen tradition, today together with Brauerei Frastanz in Vorarlberg.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanspicy
malty
clean
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh grain and soft cereal notes, layered with delicate spice undertones that suggest classic noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grieskirchner Märzen

◎ Appearance

Rich golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine-pored foam crown that displays strong retention. The carbonation is evident but restrained, typical of the classic Märzen style. Lacing clings persistently to the glass.

rich goldenfine-pored headexcellent claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh grain and soft cereal notes, layered with delicate spice undertones that suggest classic noble hops. Beneath the grain lies a gentle, rounded malt sweetness that invites without overwhelming. No phenolic or yeasty character intrudes—the profile remains clean and focused.

fresh grainnoble spicesoft malt sweetnessclean nose

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and approachable, then develops into a multilayered malt-forward experience with bready undertones. A pleasantly mild, balanced hop bitterness emerges at mid-palate without aggression, while a touch of residual sweetness rounds the structure. The body remains soft and smooth throughout.

malty corebalanced bitternessbread notessoft body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with the mild hop bitterness lingering gently alongside fading grain sweetness. The aftertaste leaves a refreshing, slightly crisp sensation without dryness.

clean finishgrain sweetnessmild bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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