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Bronze God

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Rich, toasted malt character and subtle floral hops define Bronze God, a Märzen of brilliant bronze color that finishes with depth and smoothness. It comes in at 5.7% ABV and 22 IBU and is brewed by Pelican Brewing, which started in Pacific City on the Oregon coast in 1996. It is poured at the pubs in Pacific City, Siletz Bay and Yachats.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytoastyfloral
malty
toasty
floral
clean
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced toasted malt character, offering notes of bread crust and subtle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bronze God

◎ Appearance

Bronze God presents a brilliant bronze hue, clear and bright with excellent transparency. A generous, creamy head builds quickly and clings persistently to the glass in fine lacework, demonstrating solid foam stability typical of the Märzen style.

brilliant bronzeclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced toasted malt character, offering notes of bread crust and subtle caramel sweetness. Delicate floral hops emerge in the background, providing a refined herbal lift without dominating the malt-forward profile.

toasted maltfloral hopsbread crust

◐ Taste

Entry is rich and malty, with toasted grain and bready notes developing across the mid-palate. Soft caramel sweetness persists throughout, complemented by restrained herbal bitterness from noble-style hops. The overall impression is balanced and smooth, with none of the harshness that higher IBUs might introduce.

rich malttoasted grainsmooth finishrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with toasted malt flavors fading gradually into a dry, gentle bitterness. A pleasant depth remains on the palate without any harsh edges.

cleanmalt forward
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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