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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Protokoll Märzenbier if you want a leaner, more restrained interpretation of the style,
Scheyern Festbier if you want fuller body and slightly more presence.
Both clock identical bitterness at 22 IBU, so the difference lives in malt weight and alcohol warmth. Protokoll feels like the brewery trusted the grain bill to speak; Scheyern layered in an extra 0.4% ABV for a rounder finish. Neither is wrong—it's about whether you're thirsty or settled in.
At a glance
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Body, sweetness, bitterness and texture match within Δ 1. Protokoll Märzenbier brings a distinct sweet note that Scheyern Festbier doesn't.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 1
Sweetness
Δ 0
Bitterness
Situations
In words
Protokoll Märzenbier
Protokoll drinks like a märzen that hasn't had its edges sanded. There's bread crust and subtle caramel, but it stays linear—no fat or cloy. The 5.4% ABV disappears into the malt; you're not aware you're drinking alcohol, which is exactly the point. Clean, dry finish that makes you reach for the next sip without hesitation.
Scheyern Festbier
Scheyern feels more substantial in your mouth. Same Munich malt foundation, but with a whisper more honey and toast. The extra 0.4% ABV registers as a slight warmth on the back of the palate—not hot, just present. It's a märzen built to linger over food or a long evening, whereas Protokoll is built for pace.
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