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Hannöversch Bernstein

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🌍 Germany · Märzen · One of 40 Märzens in hopIQ

A classic German Märzen from Hannover with amber clarity and rich malt character. Smooth caramel and bread notes lead to a balanced finish with restrained hop bitterness and a full, clean body perfect for seasonal enjoyment.

ABV
5.4%
IBU
18
SRM
amber12
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

malty
87%
caramel
63%
wheat
50%
smooth
38%
bodied
25%
dry
20%
crisp
13%
nutty
5%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hannöversch Bernstein

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hannöversch Bernstein

Appearance

Hannöversch Bernstein presents a beautiful amber hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting visual presence. The beer displays a stable, creamy head with fine bubbles that persist well, indicating proper carbonation and fresh condition. The golden-amber color is characteristic of the Märzen style and suggests a well-balanced malt bill.

amber claritygolden-amberpersistent headbright

Aroma

The nose leads with prominent caramel and toasted bread aromas, reflecting the beer's rich malt foundation and traditional German brewing approach. Subtle grain and nutty notes emerge beneath the sweeter malts, creating a harmonious and inviting bouquet. The hop character remains restrained and in the background, allowing the malt complexity to shine without any aggressive bittering aromatics.

caramel malttoasted breadnutty undertonesrestrained hops

Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, medium body and immediately delivers malty sweetness with prominent caramel and bread flavors that define the Märzen character. The mid-palate remains clean and balanced with grain-forward notes and a subtle nutty complexity, maintaining excellent drinkability throughout. Hop bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU, providing just enough bite to prevent cloying sweetness and achieving a well-integrated, dry finish.

malty sweetnesscaramel-forwardbalanced bitternessclean palate

Finish

The finish is crisp and dry with a clean aftertaste that lingers pleasantly without overstaying its welcome. The beer concludes with lingering malty notes that complement rather than dominate, making it highly sessionable and food-friendly.

drycleanlingering malt
82
hopIQ score
aroma
82
taste
83
appearance
84
finish
80
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