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Märzen

Märzen or Maerzen is a traditional pale lager, the origins of which go back to at least the 17th century. Brewed at the end of the brewing season in March (März in German), it was a stronger beer intended to last through the summer months.

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The German style is most often characterized by a medium to full body, a malty flavor balance, a wide range of colors, and a clean dry finish, though wide variations are notable amongst German breweries marketing Märzen. Amongst these variations are colors ranging from pale to dark brown.

The North American style normally exhibits a stronger, though not aggressive, hop aroma and bitterness balance. The Austrian style closely resembles a Helles in color, body, and flavor balance, and is the most popular beer style in Austria.

Common names for Märzen include:

Beer styles related to Märzen include:

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Märzen is an extremely popular style in many lager-producing countries, and is produced as a seasonal special (usually for the autumn) by a great many breweries around the world.

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