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Brown bread, malty caramel and a balanced bitterness from noble Hallertau hops form the backbone of this lager. It brings two historic traditions together: Oktoberfest-style Märzen, and a twist from Bamberg, Munich's northern neighbor, a city known as the land of smoked beers. Slow Burn came out of the brewers' quest to explore every offshoot of Märzen lagers. 5.6% ABV.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
noble hopcaramelsmoky
noble hop
caramel
smoky
malty
bready
clean
Aroma
Smoke dominates the nose with a gentle, measured character—think cold ash and smoldering wood rather than aggressive char.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Slow Burn

◎ Appearance

Slow Burn presents a deep amber-brown hue with excellent clarity and a tight, persistent head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting fine Schaumhaftung that clings to the glass in delicate lacing as you drink.

deep amber-browncleartight head

◌ Aroma

Smoke dominates the nose with a gentle, measured character—think cold ash and smoldering wood rather than aggressive char. Beneath this lies warm bread crust and subtle caramel malt sweetness, with delicate noble-hop spice threading through to balance the smoked character without overwhelming it.

smoky, restrainedbread crustnoble-hop spicecaramel undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with toasted bread and malt caramel, transitioning to a clean, measured smoke that integrates seamlessly with the beer's structure. Noble Hallertau hops deliver soft bitterness and herbal notes, creating a well-balanced mid-palate that refuses to tip toward either sweetness or astringency. The finish maintains dryness without harshness.

smoky-malty balancetoasted breadsoft bitternessherbal, clean

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, with smoke and malt caramel fading gradually into a crisp, slightly dry aftertaste. A whisper of noble-hop bitterness lingers pleasantly without becoming sharp.

moderate lengthsmoke and malt fadecrisp finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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