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Karbachtoberfest

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A traditionally brewed Märzen with a rich amber color, a malty core and a smooth, toasty finish, built on Vienna and Munich malts and hopped with Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Tettnanger. It brings Karbach's three-weekend, Oktoberfest-style Biergarten celebration to wherever you pour it each fall, with pretzels, sausage or schnitzel as the suggested company. 5.5 % and 25 IBU.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
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
maltytoastynoble hop
malty
toasty
noble hop
herbal
spicy hop
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted bread and warm Vienna malt character, lending an inviting, baked quality.
also:caramel,bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Karbachtoberfest

◎ Appearance

A rich amber hue dominates the glass, reflecting the Vienna and Munich malt foundation. The head is modest but stable, with fine lacing that adheres to the glass walls. Clarity is excellent, with bright translucence revealing the beer's warm, burnished tone.

rich amberfine lacingclear and bright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted bread and warm Vienna malt character, lending an inviting, baked quality. Noble hops—Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Tettnanger—contribute gentle herbal and slightly spicy notes without dominating. A subtle caramel sweetness rounds the bouquet, evoking the beer's traditional brewing approach.

toasted maltnoble hopscaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, malty sweetness built on a foundation of biscuit and bread grain. Mid-palate warmth carries notes of gentle caramel and toasted character, while the noble hop bitterness (25 IBU) remains restrained and refined. The beer finishes clean without astringency, allowing malt and hop to coexist in balance.

malty corenoble hopsclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and moderately dry, with toasty malt fading into a soft, lingering sweetness. A light herbal hop impression persists briefly before melting into the aftertaste.

toastysmooth fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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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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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