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 | 5859 | |
Overthought Octoberfest |
5 gal | 6% | 28.42 | 1.061 | 1.015 | extract | 4566 | |
smoked marzen |
20 L | 5.95% | 25.48 | 1.058 | 1.013 | All Grain | 4128 | |
Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest clone |
5 gal | 6.51% | 17.99 | 1.065 | 1.015 | All Grain | 3393 | |
Marzen Oktoberfest Zymurgy 1/2016 |
11 gal | 5.65% | 24.87 | 1.056 | 1.013 | All Grain | 3305 | |
Mardi Gras King Cake |
5.5 gal | 5.35% | 85.34 | 1.054 | 1.014 | Partial Mash | 3034 | |
Patchworx Oktoberfest |
5.5 gal | 5.96% | 24.69 | 1.060 | 1.015 | All Grain | 2986 | |
Mack Mikrobryggeri Haakon Senior 25 l |
25 L | 6.73% | 20.28 | 1.061 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2648 | |
Oktoberfest sMaSh |
5 gal | 5.83% | 21.08 | 1.056 | 1.011 | All Grain | 2615 | |
Grateful |
4.5 gal | 6.39% | 38.47 | 1.060 | 1.011 | All Grain | 1874 |
Newest Märzen Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AG amber lager |
1.5 gal | 5.38% | 23.12 | 1.050 | 1.009 | BIAB | 13 | |
Trinity Märzen |
5.5 gal | 5.95% | 28.04 | 1.060 | 1.015 | BIAB | 46 | |
R&B Oktoberfest 2025 |
12 gal | 6.14916% | 0 | 1.061 | 1.014 | All Grain | 14 | |
R&B Oktoberfest 2025 |
12 gal | 6.15% | 36.7 | 1.061 | 1.014 | All Grain | 25 | |
R&B Oktoberfest 2025 |
12 gal | 6.15% | 36.7 | 1.061 | 1.014 | All Grain | 40 | |
Marzen |
110 L | 6% | 19.62 | 1.056 | 1.011 | All Grain | 25 | |
Vienna XM |
5.5 gal | 6.03% | 31.38 | 1.061 | 1.015 | extract | 39 | |
Helles Bock |
21 L | 6.19% | 21.39 | 1.073 | 1.026 | All Grain | 36 | |
Maizen |
5.5 gal | 6.28% | 19.99 | 1.058 | 1.010 | extract | 39 | |
Amber |
5.5 gal | 5.84% | 0 | 1.059 | 1.015 | All Grain | 58 |
Fermentables Used In Märzen Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Munich - Light 10L | 596 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 35% | 1% - 100% | |
German - Vienna | 513 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 30% | 2% - 100% |
German - Pilsner | 455 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 40% | 1% - 100% |
Munich Dark 20L | 355 | Grain | specialty malt |
20°L
|
34 | 25% | 2% - 100% | |
American - Vienna | 227 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 31% | 3% - 100% |
American - Pilsner | 205 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 39% | 5% - 100% |
German - CaraMunich I | 198 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
39°L
|
34 | 7% | 2% - 47% |
Munich | 182 | Grain | specialty malt |
6°L
|
37 | 37% | 4% - 100% | |
German - Melanoidin | 176 | German | Grain | roasted malt |
25°L
|
37 | 5% | 1% - 29% |
German - CaraMunich II | 172 | 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 | 505 | 3.75 | 46% | 10% - 100% |
Tettnanger | 419 | 4.5 | 44% | 5% - 100% |
Saaz | 229 | 3.5 | 44% | 6% - 100% |
Hallertau Hersbrucker | 196 | 4 | 45% | 5% - 100% |
Magnum | 170 | 15 | 42% | 2% - 100% |
Domestic Hallertau | 161 | 3.9 | 46% | 13% - 100% |
Perle | 115 | 8.2 | 48% | 8% - 100% |
Hallertau Tradition (Germany) | 108 | 5 | 53% | 14% - 100% |
Cascade | 57 | 7 | 37% | 7% - 100% |
Northern Brewer | 51 | 7.8 | 42% | 3% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Märzen Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
German - CaraMunich II | 17 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
46°L
|
34 | 60% | 9% - 100% |
German - CaraMunich I | 16 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
39°L
|
34 | 46% | 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% |
Munich Dark 20L | 8 | Grain | specialty malt |
20°L
|
34 | 47% | 3% - 100% | |
German - CaraMunich III | 8 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
57°L
|
34 | 51% | 20% - 100% |
German - Vienna | 7 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 29% | 25% - 48% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 20L | 7 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
20°L
|
35 | 40% | 8% - 100% |
German - Melanoidin | 7 | German | Grain | roasted malt |
25°L
|
37 | 32% | 13% - 50% |
Munich - 60L | 7 | Grain | specialty malt |
60°L
|
33 | 58% | 16% - 100% |
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 | 398 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
White Labs - Oktoberfest/Märzen Lager Yeast WLP820 | 143 | White Labs | Lagers | Med-High | Medium | 69% | 52°F | 58°F |
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 117 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 48°F | 72°F |
Wyeast - Octoberfest Lager Blend 2633 | 116 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Med-Low | 75% | 48°F | 58°F |
Wyeast - Bavarian Lager 2206 | 95 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Med-High | 75% | 46°F | 58°F |
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830 | 81 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Medium | 76.5% | 50°F | 55°F |
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 68 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
Omega Yeast Labs - Lutra Kveik OYL-071 | 52 | Omega Yeast Labs | Norwegian Ales | High | Medium | 78% | 68°F | 95°F |
Imperial Yeast - L17 Harvest | 47 | Imperial Yeast | Lagers | Medium | 70% | 50°F | 60°F | |
White Labs - German Bock Lager Yeast WLP833 | 43 | White Labs | Lagers | Med-High | Medium | 73% | 48°F | 55°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Märzen Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gypsum | 351 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 248 | Water Agt | Mash | 25% | 0% - 100% |
Epsom Salt | 185 | Water Agt | Mash | 11% | 0% - 67% |
Lactic acid | 181 | Water Agt | Mash | 70% | 0% - 100% |
Whirlfloc | 174 | Water Agt | Boil | 58% | 0% - 100% |
Irish Moss | 126 | Fining | Mash | 66% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 110 | Water Agt | Mash | 20% | 0% - 100% |
Baking Soda | 85 | Water Agt | Mash | 10% | 0% - 44% |
Yeast Nutrient | 55 | Other | Boil | 34% | 0% - 100% |
Chalk | 45 | Water Agt | Mash | 17% | 0% - 100% |