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Villacher Kirchtags Märzen

Villacher Stadtbrauerei
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🌍 Austria · Kellerbier · One of 130 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Kirchtags Märzen is brewed each year for the Villacher Kirchtag, the city's large summer festival, and is based on a traditional recipe. Unlike the clear house Märzen it is left unfiltered, pouring a hazy golden yellow with a fine white head. The palate is soft and round, with easy-drinking malt sweetness, notes of fresh bread and a light honeyed grain character, set against a mild hop bitterness. The finish is smooth and refreshing.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Malt character
malty
bready
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Villacher Kirchtags Märzen

Appearance

Pours a hazy golden yellow with a fine white head that settles into a delicate lace. The cloudiness is characteristic of the unfiltered house style, giving the beer a rustic, living quality. Carbonation is moderate and even, with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the body.

golden yellownaturally hazyfine white head

Aroma

The nose opens with soft malt sweetness and fresh bread notes, underscored by a subtle honeyed grain character. A mild Edelhopfen presence rounds out the profile without asserting itself, allowing the malty foundation to dominate. The yeast contributes a clean, neutral backdrop that lets the grain shine.

fresh breadmalt sweetnesshoney grain

Taste

The palate is soft and welcoming, with easy-drinking malt sweetness and bready flavors that develop across the mid-palate. A light honeyed grain character provides mild complexity, while restrained hop bitterness offers gentle balance without dominating. The overall impression is round and smooth, with no sharp edges or harsh notes.

soft, round mouthfeelmalty and breadymild hop bitterness

Finish

The finish is smooth and refreshing, with the malt sweetness lingering briefly before fading cleanly. A touch of crisp dryness emerges on the back palate, leaving the mouth feeling clean and ready for the next sip.

smooth, refreshingclean finale
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Villacher Kirchtags Märzen

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Villacher Kirchtags Märzen

About Kellerbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kellerbier?

Kellerbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Kellerbier

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

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