Märzen Lager

Märzen Lager

Clockwork Brewhouse · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal

Märzen Lager is a märzen lager brewed by Clockwork Brewhouse in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.2%. A smooth, malt-rich, amber-orange German lager. It is complex, yet easy going, with a dry finish which encourages another sip.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.2%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Märzen Lager beer

Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

How to serve Märzen Lager

For the best experience, serve Märzen Lager at 3–5 °C (well chilled) in a slender pilsner glass or a frosted mug. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the märzen lager style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.

How strong is Märzen Lager?

At 5.2% ABV, Märzen Lager sits in the standard range for everyday drinking. A single serving delivers roughly the amount of pure alcohol shown below — useful for pacing yourself and staying under South Africa’s 0.05% blood-alcohol driving limit.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml14 g
440 ml18 g

Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Märzen Lager?+

Märzen Lager has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.2%. It is brewed by Clockwork Brewhouse in KwaZulu-Natal.

What style of beer is Märzen Lager?+

Märzen Lager is a Märzen Lager brewed by Clockwork Brewhouse. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews Märzen Lager?+

Märzen Lager is brewed by Clockwork Brewhouse, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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