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
	Alexandria's Oktoberfest OH, United States	1	3.025
	Staffelberg-Bräu Märzen Germany	1	3.025
	Rækker Mølle Oktoberfest Denmark	1	3.025
	Hopstix Festbier GA, United States	1	3.025
	Catawba Valley Festbier NC, United States	1	3.025
	Victory Wiesen Lager PA, United States	1	3.025
	Fish Tale Octoberfish Harvest Ale WA, United States	1	3.025
	Willimantic Overseas Mail Oktoberfest CT, United States	1	3.025
	Ægir Märzen Amber Lager Norway	1	3.025
	Mash House Oktoberfest NC, United States	1	3.025
	Diamond Bear Rocktoberfest AR, United States	1	3.025
	Nokian Keisari Premium III Finland	1	3.025
	Oak Pond Oktoberfest ME, United States	1	3.025
	Beer House Marzen Spezial Estonia	2	3.020
	Vendia Gylden Løve Denmark	2	3.020
	Mendocino Oktoberfest CA, United States	7	3.020
	Granite City Oktoberfest WI, United States	2	3.020
	Water Street Old World Oktoberfest WI, United States	3	3.017
	Shiner 96 Marzen TX, United States	20	3.013
	Wisby Red October Sweden	1	3.000