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The brewery's variation on the German Märzen, called "březňák" in Czech: a reddish-tinged lager in which a pronounced malt body merges with a higher hop bitterness, thanks to at least three months of maturation. Pilsner, Munich and melanoidin malts are hopped with Sládek and Žatec semi-early red hops.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter47 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark26
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoppytoasty
malty
hoppy
toasty
clean
caramel
bready
Aroma
Pronounced malt-forward nose with toasted grain and subtle caramel notes providing the aromatic foundation.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tajemník

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to reddish-brown hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head that leaves fine lacing down the glass. The color displays the characteristic depth imparted by melanoidin malt, while the carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined and composed visual presentation.

deep amber-redpersistent headclean clarity

◌ Aroma

Pronounced malt-forward nose with toasted grain and subtle caramel notes providing the aromatic foundation. The Sládek and Žatec hops contribute a restrained herbal and slightly spicy character that complements rather than dominates, while a bready undertone emerges from the yeast work during extended maturation.

toasted grainherbal spicebread and caramel

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with a rich malt sweetness that quickly integrates with a clean, moderately assertive bitterness on the mid-palate. The three-month aging has mellowed the hop character into a harmonious partnership with the malt, creating layers of toasted bread, light caramel, and a dry, grainy finish that resolves into a lingering bitter-sweet balance.

malt-drivenbalanced bitternesstoasted, grainy

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a dry, slightly spicy aftertaste that fades gradually. The hop bitterness persists cleanly without harshness, leaving a smooth, refreshing impression typical of well-matured lager.

dry, spicy fadeclean lager finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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

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.

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