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
	Föroya Bjór Paskabryggj Faroe Islands	3	2.967
	Wynkoop Railyard Ale CO, United States	7	2.960
	Calumet Oktoberfest WI, United States	2	2.960
	Blue Star Autumnfest TX, United States	1	2.950
	Schloss Eggenberg Classic Marzen Austria	1	2.950
	Fischer Biere de Noel France	1	2.950
	Jäcklein Jubiläums Bier Germany	1	2.950
	Ellicott Mills Alpenhof Märzen MD, United States	1	2.950
	Alpine Oktoberfest WA, United States	1	2.950
	Magic Hat Hex VT, United States	9	2.950
	Bier Paul 07 Amberbier Switzerland	1	2.950
	Irlbacher Exzellent Spezialbier Germany	1	2.950
	Thomas Kemper Big Fat Tuba Oktoberfest WA, United States	1	2.950
	Phillips Oktoberfest Canada	1	2.950
	Karhupanimo Oktoberfest Finland	1	2.950
	Löwenbräu Oktoberfest / Lowenbrau Oktoberfest Germany	9	2.950
	Teerenpeli Oktopekka Finland	1	2.950
	Detroit Beer Co. Oktoberfest MI, United States	1	2.950
	Tequesta Vantoberfest FL, United States	1	2.950
	Abita Fall Fest LA, United States	14	2.947