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
	Gulpener Witte Kerst Netherlands	1	3.100
	Hammer & Nail Oktoberfest CT, United States	1	3.250
	Hartwall Oktoberfest III Finland	1	3.050
	Hereford & Hops Octoberfest/Marzen MI, United States	1	3.100
	Noctem Quiétude Canada	1	3.200
	Mutation Midnight Train to Munich GA, United States	1	3.075
	Manhattan Festbier KS, United States	1	3.125
	Karl Strauss Marzen CA, United States	1	2.750
	Spires Social Uncle Festbier OH, United States	1	3.250
	Grizzlybird Oktoberfest OH, United States	1	3.075
	À La Dérive Soif d'Automne Canada	1	3.175
	Muller Brau Festbier Switzerland	1	2.900
	Nutfield Harvest Ale NH, United States	1	3.075
	Tree House Rustle MA, United States	1	3.100
	Schoolhouse Märzen GA, United States	1	3.175
	SLO Brewing Oktoberfest CA, United States	1	3.150
	Vermont Pub Pub-fest VT, United States	1	3.150
	French Broad Marzen Amber Lager NC, United States	1	3.175
	Hirter Märzen Austria	1	3.225
	Hyland Octoberfest MA, United States	1	3.075