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Marlen Beer De Luxe

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Marlen returned to the range of La Zaragozana in 1981, recovered according to the old formula of the Dortmunder beer. The brewery, founded in Zaragoza in 1900, sells its main beers under the name Ambar, and Marlen stands as an older name beside them.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, rounded malt character—biscuit and light grain notes predominate without aggressive intensity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Marlen Beer De Luxe

◎ Appearance

Marlen presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting core. The white head forms readily and maintains a fine collar of foam with stable lacing down the glass. Carbonation is evident and lively throughout.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, rounded malt character—biscuit and light grain notes predominate without aggressive intensity. Noble hops provide a gentle, clean backdrop with subtle herbal restraint. A crisp, refreshing quality suggests well-integrated yeast contribution without phenolic or fruity distraction.

biscuit, grainnoble hopsclean, restrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, malty sweetness and bready grain flavors that define the mid-palate experience. Moderate noble hop bitterness (25 IBU) arrives without harshness, balancing the malt backbone with measured dryness. The finish is clean and crisp, with no harsh edges or lingering astringency.

malty sweetnessbready grainmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, fading to a clean, neutral palate with no residual sweetness. A light, pleasant bitterness lingers briefly before the beer exits smooth and drinkable.

dry, cleanrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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