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Murauer Märzen

Murauer Brauerei
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🌍 Austria · Märzen · One of 67 Märzens in hopIQ

The flagship Styrian alpine lager — harmonious, well-balanced, and mildly hop-bitter with characteristic golden-yellow colour. Brewed with alpine spring water from the Mur valley. The definitive beer of the Upper Styrian Alps, enjoyed from ski slopes to Murau's medieval town square.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Märzen.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
caramel
bready
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Murauer Märzen

Appearance

A bright golden-yellow hue, clear and luminous, with fine carbonation creating a stable white head that clings delicately to the glass. The lacing fades gradually, leaving a thin, persistent film of foam on the walls.

golden-yellowbright, clearfine carbonationgood head retention

Aroma

Clean and inviting, with a pronounced malty foundation underscored by a gentle floral hop character. Alpine spring water imparts a soft mineral note, while subtle toasted grain and bread dough aromas add depth without dominance.

noble hopsmalty basemineral undertonetoasted grain

Taste

The palate opens with soft, grainy maltiness and a hint of caramel sweetness, followed by a crisp, refreshing mid-palate supported by restrained bitterness and a clean mineral backbone. The 22 IBU provides definition without harshness, allowing the malt-forward character to remain central.

balanced malt and hopcaramel sweetnesscrisp finishmild bitterness

Finish

The finish is smooth and dry, with the bitterness resolving into a clean, slightly mineral aftertaste. The beer drinks refreshingly light yet satisfying, with no lingering astringency.

dry, cleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Murauer 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 Murauer 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

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