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Free State 1933 Lager

Free State 1933 Lager

Rated 3.300 by BeerPals
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Brewed by Free State Brewing Company

Lawrence, KS, United States

Style:  Marzen / Oktoberfest

? % Alcohol by Volume

19 International Bittering Units

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The year 1933 saw the repeal of national prohibition in the United States. While it was not fully repealed until Dec. 5th, it was amended to allow the production of beer on April 7th. Many of the long suffering national brewers whose livelihoods were restored were of German heritage and it only seemed right to brew this malty, German style lager to commemorate the occasion. Using German malts and prized Czech Saaz hops, we've brewed a very smooth and drinkable toast to the repeal. The color is very light amber and the aroma is malty with a delicately spicy hop note. Brewed as a German Style Maerzen or "March" beer, this is also very similar to the Octoberfest style.

ID: 21612 Last updated 17 years ago Added to database 18 years ago

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Overall Rank11268
Overall Percentile78.9
Style Rank76 of 633
Style Percentile88
Lowest Score3.7
Highest Score3.8
Average Score3.750
Weighted Score3.300
Standard Deviation0.000

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  • DREWSESLU 826 reviews
    rated 3.7 18 years ago

    Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

    I have to admit, I was skeptical about a Marzen brewed with Saaz, but it worked! Rich and malty with enough bitterness to balance, perfect carbonation. A great 'fest brew. Well played.

  • WLSMOKU 236 reviews
    rated 3.8 18 years ago

    Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

    very pleasing lager to me. very smooth and left a great after taste. This had a great malt and I could taste the spicy just a touch. I would def pay to drink this again....and again...and...well you get the picture :)

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