The Märzen Is In Style: buy the Italian craft Märzen
If you love malty, full-bodied beers with history, The Märzen Va Di Moda from the WAR Craft Brewery is the right choice. Born for Oktoberfest 2022, it immediately won over a large group of enthusiasts with its substantial body and notes of honey and caramel. Available online at Maltese with shipping throughout Italy.
🛒 Buy The Märzen Va Di Moda on Maltese
What is Märzen?
Märzen (sometimes written Marzen) is a Bavarian traditional lager, originally brewed in March and stored until autumn to be served at Oktoberfest. It is known for its malty profile, amber-copper color, and low hopping that leaves room for notes of caramel, honey, and toffee. A classic style that Italian craft breweries are successfully reinterpreting.
How to brew a Märzen
- Malts: Pilsner or Vienna base, with Munich malt for body and aroma; additions of caramel malts for caramel notes and color
- Hops: German varieties (Hallertauer, Mittelfrüh) used for balance, not for strong aroma
- Yeast: clean lager strains with fresh fermentation and long cold maturation (4–8 weeks)
- Alcohol profile: moderate ABV (4.8–6%), medium-full body, malty and silky sensation
Why choose an Italian craft Märzen
Italian craft breweries are reinterpreting Märzen with local touches: classic malty balance with slight modifications to highlight aromas like honey or more caramelized notes. The Märzen Va Di Moda from WAR is the perfect example: it celebrates Oktoberfest but remains current and easy to drink all year round.
Tasting profile according to BJCP guidelines
- Color: from light amber to intense copper
- Aroma: malt dominance with notes of caramel, honey, or biscuit; low or barely noticeable hop
- Flavor: malty and slightly sweet, with toffee/caramel; balanced bitterness; clean finish
- Body: medium to full, moderate carbonation
- Alcohol: moderate; the style focuses on malty balance, not high strength
Food pairings
Märzen is perfect with hearty cuisine: roasts, pork shank, aged cheeses, sauerkraut, and traditional German dishes. Serve it fresh but not ice-cold (8–10 °C) to appreciate the malt and caramel nuances. Also great with artisan snacks and cured meats for a quality aperitif.
How to serve Märzen
- Temperature: 8–10 °C to enhance malty notes
- Glass: traditional mug or pint — discover tasting glasses on Maltese
- Pour: tilted for a compact and lasting foam
Buy The Märzen Va Di Moda on Maltese
The Märzen Va Di Moda from the WAR Brewery is available online at Maltese with shipping throughout Italy. Perfect alone, paired with a hearty meal, or in a tasting box with other craft lagers.
