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
	Craggie Brewing Oktoberfest Lager NC, United States	1	3.075
	Tenaya Creek Oktoberfest NV, United States	1	3.000
	Gut Forsting Kirta-Bier Germany	1	3.000
	Erlkönig Volksfestbier Germany	1	3.075
	Schoolhouse Oktobyfest GA, United States	1	3.300
	Boulder Beer Hans & Franz CO, United States	1	3.100
	Beer Academy St. John Marzen Canada	1	3.100
	Karmeliten Festbier Germany	1	3.150
	Buckeye Lake Octoberfest OH, United States	1	3.225
	Fat Heads Oktoberfest OH, United States	1	3.075
	Pyraser Original Hilpoltsteiner Burgfest Bier Germany	1	3.050
	Schussenrieder Festbräu N° 1 Germany	1	3.000
	The Brew Kettle Oktofest OH, United States	1	3.200
	Land-Grant Brewing Lawnraker OH, United States	1	3.150
	Shiner Oktoberfest TX, United States	1	2.700
	Kitzmann Jubilaums-Erlanger Germany	1	3.100
	Spearhead Brewing Oktoberfest Lager Canada	1	3.150
	Sonnenbräu Lichtenberg Bayerisches Märzen Germany	1	3.125
	Jäcklein Jubiläums Bier Germany	1	2.950
	Saalfelder Ur-Saalfelder Germany	1	2.900