6.9

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

2 month old pint can A: Poured very little head atop a clear rusty orange body. Nice color. S: Herbal hops, wood and dried leaves. T: Malt sweetness noticed first, quickly joined by piney and tart citrus and stone fruit (cherry?) hops. Bitter aftertaste. Very nice balance. M: Low to average carbonation level, medium body and a clean finish. O: Surprisingly good. I find many marzens too sweet but this is very tasty and beautifully balanced.