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Herbsthäuser Gold-Märzen

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Gold-Märzen is a golden-yellow lager whose spicy aroma comes from fine barley malt. It is hopped with Hallertauer Perle and Spalter Select and reaches 5.5 % ABV. As a bottom-fermented beer it ferments with yeast that works cool, at 6 to 9 °C, and afterwards matures in cold lager tanks at 0 to 2 °C.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
spicynoble hopmalty
spicy
noble hop
malty
clean
toasty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced spiciness derived from the fine barley malt base, alongside a noble-hop character that is restrained and elegant.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Herbsthäuser Gold-Märzen

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-yellow lager with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is visible and lively, creating a delicate ring of lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. The colour sits at a pale amber threshold, characteristic of the Märzen style.

bright golden-yellowclear and cleanfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced spiciness derived from the fine barley malt base, alongside a noble-hop character that is restrained and elegant. Hallertauer Perle and Spalter Select contribute a gentle herbal and slightly floral quality, without any aggressive sharpness. Subtle notes of bread and toast emerge beneath, grounding the profile in traditional malt craft.

spicy malt characternoble-hop restraintherbal and floral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, smooth entry that showcases the malty foundation—toasted grain and subtle caramel notes build in the mid-palate without cloying. The spiciness carries through as a gentle warming sensation, while the noble hops provide a refined, measured bitterness that balances the malt sweetness. The finish is dry and crisp, with the carbonation enhancing a clean, refreshing quality throughout.

toasted malt sweetnessmeasured bitternesssmooth and balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading gracefully into a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste with lingering herb notes from the hops. A pleasant crispness persists, inviting another sip.

dry and grainyherbal fadeout
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
76
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

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

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