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St. Georgen Goldmärzen

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A year-round Märzen at 5.6 %, brewed with pale and caramel-coloured Franconian malt. The brewery describes a light amber colour under a slightly cream-coloured head, with caramel and robust grain as the defining notes: pleasantly malt-forward, soft, round and very full-bodied. The hops, Hallertauer Tradition and Spalter Select by the brewery's account, stay in the background. Slow mashing, water from the house spring and cold maturation in two tanks complete the picture of a classic Franconian Märzen.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramelbready
malty
caramel
bready
clean
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced caramel sweetness and toasted grain character from the pale and caramel-coloured Franconian malts.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St. Georgen Goldmärzen

◎ Appearance

Light amber hue with excellent clarity, crowned by a slightly cream-coloured head that demonstrates good persistence and adhesion to the glass. The carbonation is gentle and refined, consistent with the classical lagering tradition of Franconian brewing.

light amberclearcreamy headwell-retained foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced caramel sweetness and toasted grain character from the pale and caramel-coloured Franconian malts. Noble hop varieties—Hallertauer Tradition and Spalter Select—remain restrained in the background, allowing subtle honey and bready notes to emerge without asserting themselves.

caramel malttoasted grainhoney undertonessubtle noble hops

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and malt-centric, opening with rounded caramel sweetness that develops into warm grain and gentle toasted character mid-palate. Bitterness remains soft and integrated at 22 IBU, contributing structure without harshness, while a pleasant dryness and smooth texture maintain balance throughout.

malt-forwardfull-bodiedclean drynessgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately lingering, with caramel and grain notes fading into a soft, dry aftertaste. A subtle warmth from the 5.6% alcohol is barely perceptible, leaving the palate refreshed rather than weighted.

clean finishlingering carameldry aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of St. Georgen Goldmärzen

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 St. Georgen Goldmärzen

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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