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Störtebeker Baltik-Lager

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Störtebeker Braumanufaktur's Baltik-Lager from Stralsund is a crisp, copper-hued Märzen-style lager brewed with organic Vienna and caramel malts. The nose opens with biscuity malt and a gentle caramel sweetness, leading to a rounded, medium-bodied palate with restrained hop bitterness from organic aroma varieties including Tradition and Cascade. At 5.5% ABV, the finish is clean and dry — a well-balanced, naturally conditioned lager rooted in Baltic brewing tradition.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltydark fruitroasted
malty
dark fruit
roasted
chocolate
coffee
Aroma
The nose opens with soft biscuity malt and warm caramel sweetness, the foundation of Vienna and crystal malt work in harmony.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Störtebeker Baltik-Lager

◎ Appearance

A bright copper-amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, ivory head that clings persistently to the glass, leaving a continuous trace of lacing. The carbonation is lively and fine, creating an inviting visual presence typical of a well-conditioned lager.

copper-amberpersistent headfine carbonationbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft biscuity malt and warm caramel sweetness, the foundation of Vienna and crystal malt work in harmony. Subtle organic hop notes emerge behind—a gentle floral and herbal whisper from Tradition and Cascade, never dominating, allowing the malt's honey and bread character to remain in focus.

biscuit maltcaramel sweetnesssoft herbal hopbread notes

◐ Taste

A rounded, medium-bodied entry gives way to a malty mid-palate where light caramel sweetness and toasted grain mingle with restrained coffee and chocolate undertones. Hop bitterness remains moderate and clean, providing balance without astringency; the organic aroma hops contribute only subtle earthiness and finish without harshness.

balanced malt-hoptoasted graincoffee-chocolate notesmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with the sweetness dissolving cleanly and the bitterness fading to a gentle, lingering dryness. A pleasant warmth from the 5.5% ABV sits comfortably in the throat without any sense of harshness or heaviness.

clean drylingering warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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

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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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