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Scheyern Festbier

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A traditional Märzen from Bavaria with rich malt character, subtle caramel notes, and gentle hop bitterness. Medium-bodied and smooth with a dry finish, this German festbier balances warmth and refreshment.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycarameltoasty
malty
caramel
toasty
clean
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with inviting bready, grain-forward malts that evoke fresh-baked bread and toasted cereal notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Scheyern Festbier

◎ Appearance

A beautiful amber-gold hue with excellent clarity that showcases the beer's traditional Bavarian character. The head is dense and creamy, settling to a persistent collar that suggests proper carbonation and quality ingredients. Light catches the beer brilliantly, revealing its inviting, warm golden complexion.

amber-goldclearcreamy headbrilliant

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with inviting bready, grain-forward malts that evoke fresh-baked bread and toasted cereal notes. Subtle caramel sweetness emerges beneath, with delicate floral hop character providing balance without dominating. A gentle warmth from the 5.8% ABV completes the complex, appealing aromatic profile.

breadytoasted graincaramelfloral hops

◐ Taste

The palate showcases smooth, rich malt at its core with prominent bread and grain characteristics that define this Märzen style. Caramel sweetness builds gradually through the mid-palate, while restrained hop bitterness (18 IBU) provides elegant structure without astringency. The medium body delivers excellent balance between warmth and refreshment, with nutty undertones adding complexity.

maltybreadcaramelbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering grain and subtle nutty notes that leave a pleasant, refreshing aftertaste. The low bitterness allows the malt character to shine through in the farewell, inviting another sip.

drycleanlingering malt
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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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Food Pairing

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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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