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
	Wurzburger Festbier Germany	3	3.034
	Wynkoop Railyard Ale CO, United States	7	2.960
	Yazoo Fall Lager TN, United States	3	3.250
	YellowBelly Oktoberfest Canada	0	0.000
	Yuengling Oktoberfest PA, United States	6	3.422
	Yukon A.D.D. Series: Birch Marzen Canada	2	2.840
	Zaftig Brewing Oktoberfest OH, United States	0	0.000
	Zauber Brewing Oktoberfest OH, United States	1	3.275
	Zero Gravity Oktoberfest VT, United States	0	0.000
	Zipfer Märzen Austria	1	2.725
	ZipLine Festbier NE, United States	0	0.000