Wagner Merkendorf Märzen

Märzen beer dates back to a time when brewing was only permitted in the autumn, winter and early spring months The reason for this is the low temperatures required for brewing bottom-fermented beers When there was no possibility of artificial cooling, brewers had to rely on the weather in the colder half of the year and could therefore only brew then In addition, the risk of fire in breweries was significantly higher in summer and people wanted to prevent damage Märzen was traditionally one of the last beers to be brewed before the summer brewing break, The bottom-fermented full beer was and is more durable than other beer styles thanks to its high original gravity, an extra portion of hops and the strong alcohol content Storage in rock cellars cooled with blocks of ice further extended the shelf life

Today, we are no longer exposed to the cooling power of nature, but Märzen beer has nevertheless survived Thanks to its intense aroma and full-bodied taste, Märzen is one of the most popular beers in Bavaria and is still popular today

The Wagner brewery from Merkendorf also has a Märzen in its range The Wagner Märzen has an alcohol content of 5.4% and flows into the glass in a strong amber gold color The taste of the beer delights with balanced notes of hops and malt, which taste wonderfully of caramel, oven-fresh bread, honey and herbs