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Hofstettner Märzen

Brauerei Hofstetten
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🌍 Austria · Märzen / Oktoberfest · One of 14 Märzen / Oktoberfests in hopIQ

The traditional everyday flagship from Austria's oldest brewery — a clean, balanced pale Austrian Märzen with characteristic malt and subtle hop notes. Brewed with Mühlviertel water and hops for an authentic regional character.

ABV
5.1%
IBU
18
SRM
golden6

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

balanced
100%
malty
87%
bread
75%
caramel
63%
clean
55%
toasty
50%
full-bodied
50%
grain
50%
smooth
45%
medium-bodied
38%
dry
30%
crisp
25%

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About Märzen / Oktoberfest

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What is a Märzen / Oktoberfest?

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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hofstettner Märzen

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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.

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