Marzen / Oktoberfest

Marzen / Oktoberfest

4985 beers | 3.335 Avg Score

Marzens originated in Bavaria, Germany and were traditionally brewed in the Spring (March) to close out the cool weather brewing season before the coming hot summer months could spoil beer. During the summer, these beers were cellared in cold caves and later brought out with the cooler weather for Autumn festivals, including the renowned Oktoberfest in late September. Marzens are an adaptation of the Vienna style lager with higher malt depth (sometimes light sweetness), typically higher alcohol levels, and noticeable but low hop bitterness. They are golden-amber to deep copper in color and emphasize bready, biscuity, and lightly toasted malt flavors.

Beer | Location Reviews Score
Samuel Adams OctoberFest
MA, United States
135
3.483
Paulaner Oktoberfest
Germany
86
3.693
Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Marzen
Germany
63
3.346
Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen
Germany
62
3.638
Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Marzen
Germany
55
3.619
Beck's Oktoberfest
Germany
51
3.098
Gordon Biersch Marzen
NV, United States
50
3.209
Spaten Oktoberfestbier
Germany
46
3.498
Leinenkugel Oktoberfest Lager
WI, United States
45
3.067
Brooklyn Oktoberfest
NY, United States
43
3.215
Avery The Kaiser Imperial Oktoberfest
CO, United States
42
3.589
Victory Festbier
PA, United States
42
3.389
Hofbrau Munchen Oktoberfestbier / Hofbräu München Oktoberfestbier
Germany
38
3.112
Flying Dog Dogtoberfest
MD, United States
36
3.200
Michelob Marzen
MO, United States
33
2.936
Harpoon Octoberfest
MA, United States
29
3.181
Stoudts Oktoberfest
PA, United States
24
3.330
Boulevard Bob's 47 Oktoberfest
MO, United States
23
3.616
Weihenstephaner Festbier
Germany
23
3.173
Otter Creek Oktoberfest
VT, United States
21
3.208