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
	Hansa Marzen Gold South Africa	3	3.067
	Leinenkugel Oktoberfest Lager WI, United States	45	3.067
	Stallhagen Oktoberfestbier Finland	2	3.060
	Thomas Kemper Mason Jar Marzen WA, United States	2	3.060
	Blindos Tradicinis Lithuania	2	3.060
	Rivertown Brewing Octoberfest OH, United States	2	3.060
	Achilles Serafijn Kerstlicht Belgium	2	3.060
	Blowing Rock Oktoberfest NC, United States	4	3.057
	Warsteiner Oktoberfest Germany	18	3.057
	Sly Fox Oktoberfest PA, United States	4	3.057
	TableRock Oktoberfest ID, United States	1	3.050
	Ustersbacher Festbier Germany	1	3.050
	Schlappeseppel Specialität Germany	3	3.050
	Oufi Marzen Switzerland	1	3.050
	Pyraser Original Hilpoltsteiner Burgfest Bier Germany	1	3.050
	Herbsthäuser Weihnachtsbier Germany	1	3.050
	Starr Hill Festie VA, United States	3	3.050
	Holmegaard Høstbryg Denmark	1	3.050
	Aktien Tanzelfest Germany	5	3.050
	Licher Oktoberfest Germany	1	3.050