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
	Three Floyds Munster Fest IN, United States	3	3.134
	Hansa Marzen Gold South Africa	3	3.067
	Thirsty Dog Barktoberfest OH, United States	3	3.267
	Sleeman Golden Festbier Canada	3	3.284
	Starr Hill Festie VA, United States	3	3.050
	Iron Hill Oktoberfest DE, United States	3	3.334
	Rahr & Sons Oktoberfest TX, United States	3	2.850
	Titletown Oktoberfest WI, United States	3	3.450
	Mill Street Oktoberfest Beer Canada	3	3.084
	Nickel Brook Marzen Canada	3	3.300
	Penn Maerzen PA, United States	3	3.384
	O'so O-toberfest WI, United States	3	3.450
	Schönramer Festbier Germany	3	2.834
	Indian Wells Märzen Madness CA, United States	3	2.834
	Foothills Brewing Oktoberfest NC, United States	3	3.300
	Sin City Amber NV, United States	3	3.284
	Bryghuset Braunstein BB Amber Lager Denmark	3	2.884
	Black Oak Oaktoberfest Canada	3	3.334
	Narragansett Fest RI, United States	2	3.120
	Granite City Oktoberfest WI, United States	2	3.020