What is the Difference between Märzen and Weizen?

For centuries, Bräurup has been known for its excellent beer culture and fine brewing – our name is no coincidence. In addition to various seasonal specialties, we mainly brew a Märzen beer and a Weizen beer for our restaurant in our brewery in Pinzgau. But what is the actual difference between Märzen and Weizen? We would be happy to tell you.

It depends on the type of fermentation

Not all beer is created equal, that goes without saying. To illustrate the difference between these two varieties, we will first look at the type of fermentation, which is closely linked to thefermentation temperature and two different yeast strains. Accordingly,a distinction is made between two types of beer:

  • Bottom-fermented beer: The cold fermentation temperatures are between
    8 and 12 °C, the yeast strain sits at the bottom and sends fermentation by-products upwards.
    above. This is the case with lagers and Märzen beers, among others.
  • Top-fermented beer: Here, the master brewer works with higher
    Temperatures (18-22 °C) and a yeast strain that sits on top. Accordingly, all fermentation by-products sink to the bottom. All
    wheat beers fall into this category.

Märzen beer – what is it?

Time for a closer look at our beer varieties at the Bräurup brewery. The light yellow Märzen beer has anoriginal gravity of at least 11 °C. Mild bitter notes from the hops andbalanced malt notes tickle the palate. In Austria, around 80% of lagerand Märzen beers are sold. Our unfiltered, cellar-cloudy barley juice, fermented at 12 °C, shines with an original gravity of approx. 12 °C.

What is Weizenbier?

Located between 11 and 13 °C original gravity, the malt used for wheat beers must consist of at least 50% wheat, hence the name. They are refreshing and rich in carbonic acid, but less bitter due to the weaker hopping. With us, you can enjoy an unfiltered, yeast-cloudy wheat beer (fermented at 18-22 °C) with 12.5-12.8 °C original gravity, a bright color and a fine taste. Gray, as they say, is all theory. The best way to fully experience the difference between Märzen and Weizen is through your own taste buds. Sample our varied beer menu and combine the enjoyment of high-quality barley juice with a short Bräurup vacation. We would be happy to create a non-binding holiday offer for you!