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Anno 1050

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Anno 1050 is a golden Märzen named after the year from which brewing at Weltenburg is documented. Pale and dark barley malts set the tone: full-bodied and malty from the first sip, with fine caramel notes and a light fruitiness in the aroma. A mild hop bitterness from Herkules, Perle and Tradition balances the sweetness and leaves a spicy, dense impression on the palate. Original gravity is 13.1 °P, alcohol 5.5 %.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2023
European Beer Star
German-Style Märzen
Silver · 2020
DLG-Prämierung
Bronze · 2019
European Beer Star
German-Style Märzen
Silver · 2017
European Beer Star
German-Style Märzen
Gold · 2011
European Beer Star
German-Style Märzen
Silver · 2008
World Beer Cup
German-Style Märzen
★Bronze — European Beer Star (German-Style Märzen)
★Silver — DLG-Prämierung
★Bronze — European Beer Star (German-Style Märzen)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramelspicy
malty
caramel
spicy
fruity
toasty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting malt-forward character, where pale and dark barley malts meld into soft caramel and toffee notes.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Anno 1050

◎ Appearance

Anno 1050 presents a clear, pale golden hue that catches light with gentle brilliance. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass walls with each sip. Carbonation is moderate and steady, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting malt-forward character, where pale and dark barley malts meld into soft caramel and toffee notes. A delicate fruit esters emerge beneath, adding subtle complexity without overwhelming the composition. Noble hops from Herkules, Perle and Tradition contribute a gentle, spicy-herbal undertone that frames the malty foundation.

caramel, toffeesubtle stone fruitspicy-herbal notesmalty backbone

◐ Taste

The palate enters full-bodied and malty, with caramel sweetness balanced by restrained hop bitterness that sits at 22 IBU. The mid-palate develops a slightly spicy, peppery character from the hop bill, lending structure without harshness. Residual malt sweetness persists, rounded and clean, while the finish remains dry and dense with a lingering spice.

full-bodiedmalt-drivenbalanced bitternessspicy finish

◑ Finish

The finish is of medium length, with mild bitterness fading into a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste. Malty warmth lingers gently on the palate, leaving a satisfying impression without astringency.

medium finishdry aftertastelingering warmth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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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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