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Huppendorfer Märzen

Brauerei Grasser
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🌍 Germany · Märzen · One of 77 Märzens in hopIQ

The Märzen had been absent from the range for decades until the brewery revived it in 2014, and it is now brewed each spring for tapping at the brewery's rock cellar. It is a dark Märzen, chestnut brown to copper-red, with a strong malt character. Toasted bread, caramel and a touch of cocoa lead the palate, joined by biscuit and a hop contribution of orange peel and herbs. A balanced, dry bitterness supports the light sweetness, and a faint roasted edge closes the finish.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Märzen.
Hop character
orange
herbal
Malt character
caramel
malty
toasty
bready
chocolate
roasted

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Huppendorfer Märzen

Appearance

Chestnut brown to copper-red hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head. The color deepens slightly toward the rim, characteristic of a classically mashed Märzen. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting fine foam retention and delicate lacing.

chestnut browncopper highlightsdense headclear

Aroma

The nose leads with toasted bread and caramel malt sweetness, underpinned by a subtle cocoa note that emerges with warming. Noble hops contribute a restrained orange peel character alongside gentle herbal undertones, creating a balanced, inviting bouquet without aggressive spice or citrus intensity.

toasted breadcaramel maltorange peelherbal restraint

Taste

Entry reveals malty depth with pronounced caramel and biscuit flavors, while the mid-palate develops a toasted, slightly roasted edge with hints of chocolate. Noble hop bitterness arrives with measured intensity, underscored by orange peel and dried herbs, creating equilibrium between malt sweetness and dry, balanced bitterness.

caramel forwardbiscuit maltmeasured bitternessdry finish

Finish

Dry, moderately long finish with a faint roasted character persisting on the palate. The aftertaste remains clean and malt-driven, with herbal hop notes fading gracefully without astringency.

dryroasted edgeclean aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Huppendorfer Märzen

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 Huppendorfer Märzen

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, toasty character as Huppendorfer Märzen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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