closer and closer

La Virgen is not Cibeles in terms of variety.  They've been more limited in scope, but definitely focused on quality.  That's why it's kind of exciting when they put out something new, especially something seasonal, like chestnut beer or märzen.  I don't know if they've been making märzen for the fall for a while or if this is the first year, but it is the first time I've seen it.

Yeehah!

Rather light on the head, but a nice rusty color.  It has a whiff of German beer grassiness, which it probably should, given its style.  It's a little bit sour, something that I've experienced in the past with Madrid beers that aren't ales, but there's a good layer of malt on top of it.  As I supposed on seeing the head, it is really a light beer, soothing in taste, but quite easy to swallow.  Märzen doesn't have to be as heavy as a black beer, of course, but I do seem to remember them being a little fuller-bodied.  Still, can't complain too much.  It does have something of a holiday taste, with that mix of sweet and beery, heralding the coming of the best holidays of the year.  Better start thinking about my pumpkin.

Supplier: Cervezorama
Price: €2.45