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Murauer Märzen

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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
PaceA Few
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Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
caramel
mineral
toasty
Aroma
Clean and inviting, with a pronounced malty foundation underscored by a gentle floral hop character.
also:bready
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
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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About Märzen

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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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