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Wolfshöher Märzen

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Wolfshöher Märzen joined the range in September 2021, described by the brewery as a strong, malt-forward full beer brewed with special malts and selected hops. The special malts give it a bready, lightly toasted base with a touch of caramel sweetness, while the Hallertau and Hersbruck aroma hops add a restrained herbal note. The body is fuller than in the brewery's pale lagers, and the finish stays on the malt rather than turning bitter. It sits between the pale beers and the dark Altes Wolfshöher in the range.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltybreadytoasty
malty
bready
toasty
herbal
noble hop
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced bready and lightly toasted malt notes, underpinned by a gentle caramel sweetness.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wolfshöher Märzen

◎ Appearance

Deep golden to light amber in the glass, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the rim with distinct lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, characteristic of a traditionally lagered Märzen. The body displays the full malt-forward character promised by the brewery.

deep goldenclearfirm head retentionmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced bready and lightly toasted malt notes, underpinned by a gentle caramel sweetness. Hallertau and Hersbruck aroma hops contribute a restrained herbal backdrop that never dominates, allowing the noble-hop character to emerge as a subtle supporting voice rather than the focal point.

breadynoble hopsherbal restraintcaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a fuller body than the brewery's pale lagers, delivering that promised malty foundation with toasted grain depth and light caramel notes. A clean, measured bitterness from the noble hops keeps the beer balanced, sitting well below aggressive levels and never overshadowing the malt-driven character. The finish stays true to the malt rather than pivoting toward sharp bitterness.

malt-forwardfull-bodiedclean finishbalanced

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers pleasantly on the malt and toasted grain, with a smooth fade that reinforces the beer's well-integrated nature. No sharp edges or lingering harshness; the sweetness and malt remain the final impression.

maltysmoothtoasted grain fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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