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
	Fjordfolk Julelager Norway	1	3.075
	Muskoka / Orca Brau Greetings From Germany Canada	1	3.175
	Switchback Märzen Fest Bier VT, United States	1	3.150
	Helderbrau Marzen South Africa	1	3.075
	McMenamins Oktoberfest OR, United States	1	3.175
	Newport Storm Regenschauer Oktoberfest RI, United States	1	3.100
	Hops Hoptoberfest GA, United States	1	2.750
	Rio Salado Monsoon AZ, United States	1	3.225
	Amherst Lewmeister Oktoberfeset MA, United States	1	3.175
	Collingwood Brewery FreeStyle Series: Festbier Canada	1	3.100
	City Festbier WI, United States	1	2.775
	Ægir Märzen Amber Lager Norway	1	3.025
	Grove City Abscission OH, United States	1	3.125
	Schloss Eggenberg Classic Marzen Austria	1	2.950
	Caledon Hills 1882 Oktoberfest Canada	1	3.175
	Church Brew Oktoberfest PA, United States	1	3.200
	Founders Octoberfest VA, United States	1	2.875
	Hammelburger Märzen Germany	1	3.100
	Terrapin Oktoberfest GA, United States	1	3.100
	Dragonmead Oktoberfest Marzen MI, United States	1	2.925