Marzen / Oktoberfest

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
	Olde Auburn AuburnFest Lager AL, United States	2	2.780
	Florida Beer Conchtoberfest FL, United States	2	2.900
	Atwater Bloktoberfest MI, United States	2	2.920
	Frankenmuth Oktoberfest MI, United States	2	3.180
	Yukon A.D.D. Series: Birch Marzen Canada	2	2.840
	Gosser Marzen Austria	2	2.780
	Mill Street Organic Oktoberfest Canada	2	3.120
	Appalachian Kipona Fest Lager PA, United States	2	2.940
	Allgauer Festbier Germany	2	2.640
	Alley Kat Ein Prosit! Canada	2	3.380
	Ramstein Oktoberfest NJ, United States	2	3.440
	Great Basin Oktoberfest NV, United States	2	3.420
	Calumet Oktoberfest WI, United States	2	2.960
	Central City / Kichesippi 191 Märzen Canada	2	3.080
	Lagunitas Tuberfest CA, United States	2	3.240
	Dogwood Octoberfest GA, United States	2	3.000
	Vancouver Island Iron Plow Harvest Märzen Canada	2	3.200
	Argus Holsteiner Lager IL, United States	2	3.100
	Casco Bay Oktoberfest ME, United States	2	3.160
	Kaltenberg Oktoberfest Germany	2	2.900