Amber Malty European Lager - Märzen
An elegant, malty German amber lager with a clean, rich, toasty and bready malt flavor, restrained bitterness, and a dry finish that encourages another drink. The overall malt impression is soft, elegant, and complex, with a rich aftertaste that is never
Flavor Profile: Initial malt flavor often suggests sweetness, but finish is moderately-dry to dry. Distinctive and complex maltiness often includes a bready, toasty aspect. Hop bitterness is moderate, and the hop flavor is low to none (German types: complex, floral, herb
Ingredients: Grist varies, although traditional German versions emphasized Munich malt. The notion of elegance is derived from the finest quality ingredients, particularly the base malts. A decoction mash was traditionally used to develop the rich malt profile.
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 Märzen Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Mikrobryggeri Haakon Senior 25 l |
25 L | 6.41% | 19.37 | 1.065 | 1.016 | BIAB | 6576 | |
| Overthought Octoberfest |
5 gal | 6% | 28.42 | 1.061 | 1.015 | extract | 5083 | |
| smoked marzen |
20 L | 5.95% | 25.48 | 1.058 | 1.013 | All Grain | 4662 | |
| Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest clone |
5 gal | 6.51% | 17.99 | 1.065 | 1.015 | All Grain | 4470 | |
| lahki jupi |
58 L | 4.34% | 12.55 | 1.041 | 1.008 | All Grain | 4251 | |
| Marzen Oktoberfest Zymurgy 1/2016 |
11 gal | 5.65% | 24.87 | 1.056 | 1.013 | All Grain | 3836 | |
| Mardi Gras King Cake |
5.5 gal | 5.35% | 85.34 | 1.054 | 1.014 | Partial Mash | 3548 | |
| Patchworx Oktoberfest |
5.5 gal | 5.96% | 24.69 | 1.060 | 1.015 | All Grain | 3383 | |
| Mack Mikrobryggeri Haakon Senior 25 l |
25 L | 6.73% | 20.28 | 1.061 | 1.010 | All Grain | 3056 | |
| Oktoberfest sMaSh |
5 gal | 5.83% | 21.08 | 1.056 | 1.011 | All Grain | 2998 |
Newest Märzen Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frio Loco Nocturna. |
620 gal | 5.39% | 13.69 | 1.053 | 1.013 | All Grain | 28 | |
| Oktoberfest 2 (Youngstorget) |
27 L | 6.14% | 31.55 | 1.059 | 1.012 | All Grain | 36 | |
| Awesome Recipe |
5.5 gal | 6% | 30.41 | 1.062 | 1.016 | All Grain | 29 | |
| North Shore Rye '26 |
5.5 gal | 5.65% | 51.44 | 1.057 | 1.014 | All Grain | 47 | |
| OKETOBER-MARZEN-FEST BEER |
30 L | 6.1% | 22.96 | 1.057 | 1.011 | All Grain | 36 | |
| Oktoberfest 2026 |
5 gal | 5.93% | 25.7 | 1.056 | 1.011 | All Grain | 63 | |
| Märzen |
5.5 gal | 6.05% | 26.33 | 1.059 | 1.013 | All Grain | 31 | |
| Weissdorner Marzen |
5.5 gal | 5.64% | 25.42 | 1.056 | 1.013 | All Grain | 113 | |
| Little Alice's School's Out Fest Beer |
19 L | 5.7954% | 21.1854 | 1.055 | 1.011 | All Grain | 66 | |
| Lys Kølsh |
22 L | 4.28% | 28.18 | 1.039 | 1.006 | All Grain | 42 |
Fermentables Used In Märzen Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich - Light 10L | 613 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 35% | 1% - 100% | |
| German - Vienna | 527 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 31% | 2% - 100% |
| German - Pilsner | 473 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 41% | 1% - 100% |
| Munich Dark 20L | 362 | Grain | specialty malt |
20°L
|
34 | 25% | 2% - 100% | |
| American - Vienna | 239 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 31% | 3% - 100% |
| American - Pilsner | 221 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 39% | 5% - 100% |
| German - CaraMunich I | 210 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
39°L
|
34 | 7% | 1% - 47% |
| Munich | 198 | Grain | specialty malt |
6°L
|
37 | 37% | 4% - 100% | |
| German - Melanoidin | 193 | German | Grain | roasted malt |
25°L
|
37 | 5% | 1% - 29% |
| German - CaraMunich II | 181 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
46°L
|
34 | 7% | 0% - 100% |
Hops Used In Märzen Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 548 | 3.75 | 46% | 8% - 100% |
| Tettnanger | 430 | 4.5 | 44% | 5% - 100% |
| Saaz | 236 | 3.5 | 45% | 6% - 100% |
| Hallertau Hersbrucker | 203 | 4 | 45% | 5% - 100% |
| Magnum | 184 | 15 | 42% | 2% - 100% |
| Domestic Hallertau | 167 | 3.9 | 46% | 13% - 100% |
| Hallertau Tradition (Germany) | 135 | 5 | 53% | 11% - 100% |
| Perle | 124 | 8.2 | 48% | 8% - 100% |
| Cascade | 63 | 7 | 37% | 7% - 100% |
| Northern Brewer | 53 | 7.8 | 44% | 3% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Märzen Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German - CaraMunich II | 20 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
46°L
|
34 | 62% | 9% - 100% |
| German - CaraMunich I | 17 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
39°L
|
34 | 49% | 6% - 100% |
| Munich - Light 10L | 11 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 42% | 27% - 67% | |
| American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 9 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 46% | 13% - 100% |
| German - CaraMunich III | 9 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
57°L
|
34 | 55% | 20% - 100% |
| American - Caramel / Crystal 20L | 8 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
20°L
|
35 | 39% | 8% - 100% |
| German - Melanoidin | 8 | German | Grain | roasted malt |
25°L
|
37 | 30% | 13% - 50% |
| Munich Dark 20L | 8 | Grain | specialty malt |
20°L
|
34 | 47% | 3% - 100% | |
| American - Vienna | 7 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 44% | 27% - 67% |
| German - Vienna | 7 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 29% | 25% - 48% |
Yeasts Used In Märzen Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 450 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 8.9°C | 22.2°C |
| White Labs - Oktoberfest/Märzen Lager Yeast WLP820 | 152 | White Labs | Lagers | Med-High | Medium | 69% | 11.1°C | 14.4°C |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 119 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 8.9°C | 22.2°C |
| Wyeast - Octoberfest Lager Blend 2633 | 116 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Med-Low | 75% | 8.9°C | 14.4°C |
| Wyeast - Bavarian Lager 2206 | 98 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Med-High | 75% | 7.8°C | 14.4°C |
| White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830 | 86 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Medium | 76.5% | 10°C | 12.8°C |
| Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 73 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 12.2°C | 25°C |
| Omega Yeast Labs - Lutra Kveik OYL-071 | 52 | Omega Yeast Labs | Norwegian Ales | High | Medium | 78% | 20°C | 35°C |
| Imperial Yeast - L17 Harvest | 51 | Imperial Yeast | Lagers | Medium | 70% | 10°C | 15.6°C | |
| White Labs - German Bock Lager Yeast WLP833 | 43 | White Labs | Lagers | Med-High | Medium | 73% | 8.9°C | 12.8°C |
Other Ingredients Used In Märzen Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 398 | Water Agt | Mash | 18% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 278 | Water Agt | Mash | 24% | 0% - 100% |
| Epsom Salt | 206 | Water Agt | Mash | 11% | 0% - 67% |
| Lactic acid | 199 | Water Agt | Mash | 70% | 0% - 100% |
| Whirlfloc | 189 | Water Agt | Mash | 57% | 0% - 100% |
| Irish Moss | 132 | Fining | Mash | 66% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 122 | Water Agt | Mash | 20% | 0% - 100% |
| Baking Soda | 91 | Water Agt | Mash | 9% | 0% - 44% |
| Yeast Nutrient | 61 | Other | Boil | 34% | 0% - 100% |
| Phosphoric acid | 52 | Water Agt | Mash | 71% | 0% - 100% |
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