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PH 13 Marcen

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An amber spring special of 13° original gravity that smells of candied sugar and caramel. The taste is malty and caramel-like, a gentle caramel sweetness complements a medium-full malt body, and bitterness is weak to medium. A higher share of caramel and Munich malt gives the amber colour, and it follows the medieval Märzenbier, brewed at higher strength so it would last until autumn.

ABV
5.0%
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
caramelmaltytoasty
caramel
malty
toasty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by candied sugar and caramel notes, with a gentle toasted undertone from the Munich malt backbone.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for PH 13 Marcen

◎ Appearance

Amber hue with good clarity and a dense, persistent head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and even, supporting a clean, inviting presentation characteristic of the style.

amberclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by candied sugar and caramel notes, with a gentle toasted undertone from the Munich malt backbone. No sharp hop character emerges; instead, a soft, rounded malt sweetness invites the palate.

candied sugarcarameltoasted maltgentle

◐ Taste

Malty and full on entry, with medium-full body and a pronounced caramel sweetness that persists through the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained to medium, balancing rather than overwhelming the gentle sweetness and allowing the rich malt character to dominate.

caramel-sweetmaltyfull-bodiedlow bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and smooth, with caramel and subtle bread notes lingering in the aftertaste. The finish is moderate in length, fading gracefully without harsh edges.

cleancaramel finishmoderate length
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
80
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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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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