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
	Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest CA, United States	11	3.379
	Great Divide Hoss Rye Lager CO, United States	11	3.486
	Petes Wicked Oktoberfest TX, United States	11	3.215
	Speights Gold Medal Ale New Zealand	10	3.146
	Troutbrook Thomas Hooker Octoberfest Lager CT, United States	10	3.669
	Highland Clawhammer Oktoberfest NC, United States	10	3.369
	Löwenbräu Oktoberfest / Lowenbrau Oktoberfest Germany	9	2.950
	Schell Octoberfest MN, United States	9	3.317
	Rogue Maierfest Lager OR, United States	9	3.267
	Old Dominion Octoberfest DE, United States	9	3.375
	Sudwerk Marzen CA, United States	9	3.092
	Gordon Biersch Festbier NV, United States	9	3.000
	Saint Arnold Oktoberfest TX, United States	9	3.359
	Magic Hat Hex VT, United States	9	2.950
	DeGroens Marzen DE, United States	8	2.818
	Hole In The Rock Marzen WI, United States	8	2.846
	Svyturys Baltijos Lithuania	8	3.282
	Saranac Marzenbier NY, United States	8	3.273
	Central Waters Brewer's Reserve Octoberfest WI, United States	8	3.127
	Lakefront Oktoberfest WI, United States	8	2.945