DeGroen's Marzen Amber Lager
Crystal clear amber body is topped by a frothy white cap (rough pour needed to bring it up). Once the head is formed it holds fairly well and leaves a decent collar and thin surface covering. The aroma is surprisingly fresh, with bright noble hops and clear notes of Vienna malt. The body is medium with a very fine, moderate carbonation that leaves it lightly creamy in the mouth. The flavor is quite straightforward, offering a distinct combination of juicy Vienna and sweet & bready Munich malts well-entwined with hop bitterness and a lightly spicy hop flavor. It finishes dry with a gently lingering toastiness. This is a crisp and clean, easy drinking version of the style that would fit in perfectly at today's Munich Oktoberfest celebrations. Very well done.