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
	Salmon Creek OctoberFest Ale WA, United States	0	0.000
	Samuel Adams Festbier MA, United States	1	3.100
	Samuel Adams OctoberFest MA, United States	131	3.509
	San Francisco Oktoberfest CA, United States	0	0.000
	Sandlot Slugfest Oktoberfest CO, United States	0	0.000
	Santa Barbara Oktoberfest CA, United States	1	3.150
	Santa Fe Oktoberfest NM, United States	3	3.100
	Saranac Marzenbier NY, United States	8	3.273
	Saranac Octoberfest NY, United States	18	3.205
	Saverne Licorne Elsass France	0	0.000
	Saverne Licorne Mars France	0	0.000
	Sawdust City Sagemehl Stadt Festbier Canada	2	3.200
	SBC Southtoberfest CT, United States	0	0.000
	Schell Octoberfest MN, United States	9	3.317
	Scheyern Kloster Hopfazupfabier Germany	0	0.000
	Schlafly Oktoberfest MO, United States	20	3.509
	Schlappeseppel Specialität Germany	3	3.050
	Schleppe Marzen Austria	2	3.040
	Schloss Eggenberg Classic Marzen Austria	1	2.950
	Schlossbrau Marzen Germany	0	0.000