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Nothing Marzen

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Nothing Marzen is Grimm's non-alcoholic take on an Oktoberfest lager, released for the autumn season at 0.5 percent. It pours amber and is clean and easy-drinking, with the malt in front: the brewery lists its flavour profile simply as malty. Light accents of caramel and toasted bread carry the palate in the manner of a Märzen, while the hops stay in the background. The finish stays clean and uncomplicated.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleantoasty
malty
clean
toasty
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malt character, offering subtle notes of caramel and toasted bread that evoke the traditional Märzen profile.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nothing Marzen

◎ Appearance

Nothing Märzen presents a bright amber hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms with moderate density and maintains reasonable retention, displaying light tan foam that gradually settles to a thin ring.

bright amberclean claritymoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malt character, offering subtle notes of caramel and toasted bread that evoke the traditional Märzen profile. Hop aromatics remain subdued and refined, allowing the malt-forward character to dominate without aggressive hop presence.

malt-forwardtoasted breadcaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean malt expression accented by light caramel and gentle toasted grain notes. Bitterness remains measured at 22 IBU, providing balance without assertiveness. The body is light and refreshing, with hop notes staying appropriately restrained throughout.

clean maltlight bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is uncomplicated and dry, with a soft malt echo fading quickly. No rough edges or excessive sweetness remain—the aftertaste stays crisp and inviting.

dry finishclean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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