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Schwechater Bier Märzen

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Schwechater Bier Märzen comes from the Schwechat brewery, which began in 1632 as Klein-Schwechat and where Anton Dreher brewed his first pale, bottom-fermented beer in 1841. The Märzen is sold in cans and bottles; no strength or flavour details are published by the brewery.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber9
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
toastycleancaramel
toasty
clean
caramel
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, toasty malt notes underscored by a gentle bready sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwechater Bier Märzen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle foam structure characteristic of the Märzen style. The beer presents a bright, inviting appearance with strong foam retention down the side of the glass.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, toasty malt notes underscored by a gentle bready sweetness. Noble hop character emerges subtly, providing a clean, herbaceous frame without aggression. The overall aroma is restrained and balanced, inviting rather than assertive.

toasted maltbready sweetnessnoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty with caramel notes building through the mid-palate, giving a rounded mouthfeel. The 22 IBU bitterness arrives late and moderate, complementing rather than dominating the malt structure. A gentle dryness emerges on the swallow, maintaining the beer's balanced character throughout.

maltycaramelsmooth palatemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with toasty malt lingering pleasantly without cloying. No sharp edges or astringency—the aftertaste fades to a dry, neutral state.

clean finishtoasted malt decay
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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.

Finding a similar Märzen

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