German-Style Maerzen

Perception

Color:

Clarity:

Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor:

Bready or biscuity malt aroma and flavor should be present. Sweet maltiness is medium-low to medium and leads to a muted clean hop bitterness. Malt ﬂavors should be of light toast rather than strong caramel. Low level caramel character is acceptable.

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor:

Low with attributes typical of noble hop varieties

Perceived Bitterness:

Medium-low to medium

Fermentation Characteristics:

Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present

Body:

Medium

Analytical

Original Gravity (°Plato):

1.05-1.06 (12.4-14.7 °Plato)

Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato):

1.012-1.02 (3.1-5.1 °Plato)

Alcohol by Weight (Volume):

5.10%-6.00%

Bitterness (IBU):

18-25

Color SRM (EBC):

4-15(8-30 EBC)

2023 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

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