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
	Southern Philosophy Attapulgus Amber Lager GA, United States	0	0.000
	Southern Philosophy Oktoberfest GA, United States	0	0.000
	Southern Pines Oktoberfest NC, United States	0	0.000
	Spark Sparktoberfest! Canada	1	3.175
	Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Marzen Germany	59	3.374
	Spaten Oktoberfestbier Germany	44	3.515
	Spearhead Brewing Oktoberfest Lager Canada	1	3.150
	Speights Gold Medal Ale New Zealand	10	3.146
	Spindrift Coastal Lager Canada	0	0.000
	Spires Social Uncle Festbier OH, United States	1	3.250
	Spires Social You're Marzen Me Crazy OH, United States	0	0.000
	Sprecher Oktoberfest WI, United States	18	3.443
	Square One Oktoberfest MO, United States	1	3.100
	Staffelberg-Bräu Festbier Germany	0	0.000
	Staffelberg-Bräu Märzen Germany	1	3.025
	Stallhagen Oktober III Finland	1	2.825
	Stallhagen Oktoberfestbier Finland	2	3.060
	Stallhagen Skördefest öl Finland	1	3.000
	Standing Stone Oktoberfest OR, United States	1	3.100
	Starr Hill Festie VA, United States	3	3.050