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Hannöversch Bernstein

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A classic German Märzen from Hannover with amber clarity and rich malt character. Smooth caramel and bread notes lead to a balanced finish with restrained hop bitterness and a full, clean body perfect for seasonal enjoyment.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
bready
toasty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent caramel and toasted bread aromas, reflecting the beer's rich malt foundation and traditional German brewing approach.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hannöversch Bernstein

◎ Appearance

Hannöversch Bernstein presents a beautiful amber hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting visual presence. The beer displays a stable, creamy head with fine bubbles that persist well, indicating proper carbonation and fresh condition. The golden-amber color is characteristic of the Märzen style and suggests a well-balanced malt bill.

amber claritygolden-amberpersistent headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent caramel and toasted bread aromas, reflecting the beer's rich malt foundation and traditional German brewing approach. Subtle grain and nutty notes emerge beneath the sweeter malts, creating a harmonious and inviting bouquet. The hop character remains restrained and in the background, allowing the malt complexity to shine without any aggressive bittering aromatics.

caramel malttoasted breadnutty undertonesrestrained hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, medium body and immediately delivers malty sweetness with prominent caramel and bread flavors that define the Märzen character. The mid-palate remains clean and balanced with grain-forward notes and a subtle nutty complexity, maintaining excellent drinkability throughout. Hop bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU, providing just enough bite to prevent cloying sweetness and achieving a well-integrated, dry finish.

malty sweetnesscaramel-forwardbalanced bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry with a clean aftertaste that lingers pleasantly without overstaying its welcome. The beer concludes with lingering malty notes that complement rather than dominate, making it highly sessionable and food-friendly.

drycleanlingering malt
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
84
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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