Gänstaller Braumanufaktur from Franconia crafts this smoked märzen using traditional techniques and smoked malts, a brewery specialty that stands out for its distinctive aromatic character. The beer opens with notes of smoked meat and charred wood, followed by caramel, Chinese Lapsang Souchong tea, and bergamot orange on the palate. Candied apple notes add a fruity dimension beneath the smoky foundation.

At 5.6% alcohol, this is an approachable yet flavourful märzen that honours the smoking traditions of the Bamberg region while delivering genuine character. The beer displays a restrained carbonation, a hallmark of Gänstaller's bottled beers.