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
	Oak Pond Oktoberfest ME, United States	1	3.025
	Freeport Oktoberfest ME, United States	1	3.000
	Original Saratoga Springs Oktoberfest Lager NY, United States	1	3.125
	Black Forest Oktoberfest NY, United States	1	3.000
	Hyland Octoberfest MA, United States	1	3.075
	Vermont Pub Pub-fest VT, United States	1	3.150
	French Broad Marzen Amber Lager NC, United States	1	3.175
	Hirter Märzen Austria	1	3.225
	Weidmans Rope Swing Red Ale AR, United States	1	3.150
	Ortliebs Oktoberfest PA, United States	1	2.800
	Ill Mannered Brewvarian Rhapsody OH, United States	1	3.175
	Tied House Oktoberfest CA, United States	1	3.100
	Taft's Oktubberfest OH, United States	1	3.125
	Herrnbräu Tradition Germany	1	2.900
	Thomas Kemper Big Fat Tuba Oktoberfest WA, United States	1	2.950
	Toppling Goliath Oktoberfest IA, United States	1	3.100
	Wiseacre Oktoberfest: Gemütlichkeit TN, United States	1	3.250
	Le Castor Oompah Canada	1	3.175
	Bold Monk Festbier GA, United States	1	3.150
	Monday Night Oktoberfest GA, United States	1	3.200