Märzens are characterized by a medium body and broad range of color. They can range from golden to reddish orange. Sweet maltiness should dominate slightly over a clean hop bitterness. Malt character should be light-toasted rather than strongly caramel (though a low level of light caramel character is acceptable). Bread or biscuit-like malt character is acceptable in aroma and flavor. Hop aroma and flavor should be low but notable. Ale-like fruity esters should not be perceived. Diacetyl and chill haze should not be perceived.
OG: 1.050-1.060 SG
FG: 1.012-1.020 SG
Alcohol: 5.3-5.9 %abv
IBU: 18.0-25.0
Color: 4.0-15.0 SRM
CO2: Unspecified
OG | FG | Alcohol | IBU | Color | CO2 |
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1.050-1.060 SG | 1.012-1.020 SG | 5.3-5.9 %abv | 18.0-25.0 | 4.0-15.0 SRM | Unspecified |