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Tramdepot Märzen

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Bern's amber craft Märzen — brewed according to an old Munich recipe with 100% Vienna malt. 'Very drinkable and fresh thanks to its slightly malty aroma.' 13.5° original wort. Unfiltered. The beer of Bern's pub culture, paired with Bernese Platte and rösti.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltytoasty
caramel
malty
toasty
clean
bready
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness and Vienna malt depth, offering a foundation of bready, slightly toasty notes.
also:nutty
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tramdepot Märzen

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's unfiltered character through brilliant light transmission. A dense, off-white head builds readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing, indicating good protein and carbonation balance. The body presents full and inviting, with steady carbonation that sustains the visual promise throughout the pour.

deep amberbrilliant claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness and Vienna malt depth, offering a foundation of bready, slightly toasty notes. Subtle honey and soft grain undertones emerge beneath, while a light herbal thread from noble hops provides gentle balance without asserting itself. The overall impression is clean and malty-forward, inviting rather than complex.

caramel maltbreadytoasty grainnoble hop restraint

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and full-bodied, with primary caramel and malt sweetness supported by subtle toasted grain and light honey notes. Mid-palate carries nutty undertones and clean cereal character, while restrained noble hop bitterness (22 IBU) provides moderate structure without harshness. The finish balances slight residual sweetness with crisp, refreshing qualities that clear the palate cleanly.

caramel sweetnesssmooth maltgentle bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long with a soft, lingering caramel note that gradually fades to dryness. A subtle crispness returns on the back palate, leaving the mouth refreshed rather than sticky or clawing.

moderate lengthcaramel aftertastecrisp fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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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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