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Tramdepot Märzen

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🌍 Switzerland · Märzen · One of 67 Märzens in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Märzen.
Malt character
caramel
malty
bready
toasty
honey
nutty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tramdepot Märzen

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 Tramdepot Märzen

About Märzen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, toasty character as Tramdepot Märzen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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