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A Märzen in the Bavarian style, brewed bottom-fermented: crisp malt, apple and a hint of hops in the aroma, then spicy malt, resinous hops and apple in the taste, with caramel running through. The hop bitterness stays in balance, the body is good and the carbonation lively. 5.5 % ABV from Wild Heaven in Avondale Estates.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelresinousmalty
caramel
resinous
malty
spicy
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with crisp malt character and green apple notes, underscored by a restrained hop presence that leans toward herbal and resinous tones.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fest Beer

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The lively carbonation rises in steady streams, typical of a properly conditioned lager. The visual presentation conveys freshness and an inviting crispness.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with crisp malt character and green apple notes, underscored by a restrained hop presence that leans toward herbal and resinous tones. There is a pleasant balance between the sweetness of the grain and the subtle spice from noble hops. The overall aromatics are clean and defined, without any harsh or oxidative edges.

crisp maltgreen appleresinous hopsherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a smooth, spicy malt foundation with caramel notes threading throughout the mid-palate, followed by a resinous hop character that remains integrated rather than aggressive. The body is substantial yet clean, supported by gentle hop bitterness that lingers without dominating. The finish edges toward dry, leaving behind a pleasant malty and slightly hoppy aftertaste.

spicy maltcaramel sweetnessresinous hopsbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the bitterness receding gracefully into a clean malty farewell. The aftertaste remains crisp and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry finishmalty aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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