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Mohrenbräu Pfiff

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In Austria a Pfiff is a small glass of beer often downed in one go, and this one is the brewery's Austrian Märzen at 4.9%. Malt leads, with a fine spiciness, a gentle hop note and a hint of caramel in the aftertaste, before the finish turns fine-bitter. Brewed from water, barley malt and hops at 11.7° Stammwürze.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyspicycaramel
malty
spicy
caramel
hoppy
clean
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character complemented by a subtle spiciness that suggests gentle noble hop influence.
also:bready
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mohrenbräu Pfiff

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, compact head that shows good retention. The carbonation is moderate and visible, creating a lively but controlled presence in the glass. Clean presentation typical of a well-crafted Austrian lager.

pale goldenclearfine head retentionbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character complemented by a subtle spiciness that suggests gentle noble hop influence. A delicate caramel sweetness emerges underneath, creating a balanced aromatic profile without aggressive hop assertiveness. Clean and inviting, with no harsh or yeasty notes.

grainy maltnoble hopssoft spicecaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

Malt dominates the palate from entry onward, delivering a smooth, slightly bready character with hints of toasted grain. The mid-palate maintains softness while introducing a fine spice note and underlying caramel sweetness. Bitterness emerges gradually, building toward a crisp, dry finish without becoming harsh or overwhelming.

malt-forwardtoasted grainspicedsmooth-drinkingfine bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish transitions from caramel sweetness to a clean, fine-bitter conclusion that lingers with modest length. A gentle dryness persists, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

fine-bitterdryclean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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