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WeldWerks Märzen

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A malty Märzen-style lager at 5.9%. WeldWerks says it is known for innovative brews, but its team also likes crafting traditional styles, and this one comes back for Märzen season. It is sold in cans and on draft from the brewery in Greeley, Colorado, which announced it on draft in its taproom and in distribution.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytoastyclean
malty
toasty
clean
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character—bread crust and light toasted grain notes dominate without aggressive intensity.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for WeldWerks Märzen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a stable, off-white head that displays good retention and fine lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, typical of a well-executed traditional lager. The body presents as clean and inviting, with no haze or particulate matter.

pale goldenclearfine lacingstable head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character—bread crust and light toasted grain notes dominate without aggressive intensity. Subtle caramel sweetness emerges in the background, while noble hops provide a delicate floral restraint. Clean lager fermentation is evident, with no fruity esters or harsh phenolics.

toasted grainbread crustsoft caramelnoble hop restraint

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with a rounded grain foundation that builds into mild caramel sweetness through the mid-palate. Low bitterness (22 IBU) keeps the beer approachable and food-friendly; the malt profile remains clean and bready rather than cloying. Finish is crisp and dry, shedding residual sweetness efficiently.

smooth malt entryround grain bodylow bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and dry, with lingering malt character that fades gracefully. No harshness or astringency—only a pleasant cereal note that invites another sip.

drycereal notebrief aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
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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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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