Munchin’ Pretzels
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

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From:
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
Märzen
ABV:
6%
Score:
+2 ratings needed
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 2.8%
Ratings:
8 | reviews: 5
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 07, 2025
Added:
Jul 25, 2024
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Münchin' Pretzels is a classic Märzenbier that boasts a rich amber color and a medium-bodied mouthfeel. Brewed with traditional German malts and hops, this beer offers a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. The aroma is characterized by notes of toasted bread, caramel, and a subtle hint of hops. The flavor profile is dominated by a delicious bready malt character with hints of caramel, making it an excellent choice to pair with traditional German cuisine, especially soft pretzels and sausages. Prost!

Malty | Bavarian | Festy
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 3.78 by DownyIsHungry from Minnesota

Oct 07, 2025
 
Rated: 3.75 by socon67 from New York

Aug 28, 2025
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Reviewed by AdmiralOzone from Minnesota

4.03/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours clear but dark amber with a thick long-lasting tan head, beautiful lacing. Aroma is faint, some roasted caramel malt, earthy hops. Flavor is bolder than the nose, rich roasted caramel malt, dark bread and some non-bitter earthy hops. Feel is medium bodied with adequate carbonation. Overall, a very pleasant experience.
Aug 11, 2025
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Reviewed by vette2006c5r from Minnesota

4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Munchin' Pretazels pours a lighter, translucent brown with a small head. The aroma has notes of pretzel snacks. The flavor tastes like hard pretzels, hint of salt. Good feel.
Aug 08, 2025
 
Rated: 4 by mattmarka1 from Minnesota

Oct 25, 2024
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Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Pours a deep caramel color with a strong white head. SRM of 10. (4.00)

Aroma: Stronger with the rich bread, melts, caramel, sweet, brown sugar. (4.00)

Flavor: Favors of rich bread, brown sugar, toast. Mildly sweet. (4.00)

Feel: Medium-bodied, appropriate carbonation. Malty smooth. (4.00)

Compared to New Glarus Staghorn 10/24: Pours darker, stronger aromas and flavors. More caramel brown sugar. Less earthy Munich malt and toast.

Overall: Rich caramel, brown sugar, mildly sweet. Very enjoyable. (4.00)
Oct 14, 2024
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Reviewed by sccrneo from Minnesota

3.86/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A good, drinkable Octoberfest type beer. Rich amber color
Slightly yeasty smell
Smooth taste with a nice aftertaste of the marzen
Clean taste in the mouth with a little residual feel
Sep 15, 2024
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Reviewed by mothman from Minnesota

4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Oktoberfest in July? Okay. In tap. Copper color. White head.

Biscuits, bread, honey crackers. Caramel, grassy hops, zesty. Nice lager but with some body. Very smooth and enjoyable. Just wish it wasn’t so hot out.
Jul 25, 2024