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Eiszäpfle

Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus
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🌍 Germany · Märzen · One of 85 Märzens in hopIQ

Eiszäpfle is the brewery's Märzen, also sold under the name Rothaus Märzen Export. Southern German barley malt, spring water and Tettnang and Hallertau aroma hops go into it, with a higher original gravity of 13.1 °P and a mild hopping that give it a malt-led profile. It pours a clear, pale gold under a fine, long-lasting white head. The nose shows fresh meadow herbs with faint grain and yeast. The body is fairly lean but almost creamy from lively carbonation, with light malt, caramel, biscuit and bread crust balanced by a gentle bitterness.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Märzen.
Hop character
noble hop
herbal
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
cleanyeasty

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eiszäpfle

◎ Appearance

Eiszäpfle presents a clear, pale gold color that catches light with genuine brightness. A fine, white head forms on the pour and persists with notable longevity, developing delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is lively and visible, contributing to the beer's overall liveliness without appearing aggressive.

pale goldfine white headclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh meadow herbs and grassy notes characteristic of noble-hop varieties, supported by subtle grain and light yeast undertones. Faint hints of dough and light cereal emerge as the beer opens, creating an aromatic profile that remains delicate and restrained rather than assertive.

meadow herbsfresh grassylight grainsubtle dough

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean, soft malt and light caramel character, followed by a gentle biscuit and bread crust note that gives structure without heaviness. The lively carbonation creates an almost creamy mouthfeel despite the beer's lean body, while a mild noble-hop bitterness emerges in the mid-palate to balance the malt sweetness without dominating.

soft maltcaramelbiscuit breadgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderate in length, with the mild bitterness lingering softly alongside fading malt and cereal notes. No harsh edges or cloying sweetness remain; the aftertaste is dry and refreshing.

cleanmoderate lengthdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Eiszäpfle

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Eiszäpfle

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.

Finding a similar Märzen

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, noble-hop, bready character as Eiszäpfle will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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