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
	Pioneer Black River Red WI, United States	6	2.945
	Lakefront Oktoberfest WI, United States	8	2.945
	Appalachian Kipona Fest Lager PA, United States	2	2.940
	Bitter End Octoberfest TX, United States	2	2.940
	Baron Oktoberfest WA, United States	2	2.940
	Michelob Marzen MO, United States	33	2.936
	Hoss Neuschwansteiner Weihnachts-Bier Germany	6	2.933
	Kapplerbräu Probst Sutor Märzen Germany	1	2.925
	Gamlestadens Häxöl Sweden	1	2.925
	Dragonmead Oktoberfest Marzen MI, United States	1	2.925
	Fort Collins Oktoberfest CO, United States	1	2.925
	Boréale Oktoberfest Canada	2	2.920
	Atwater Bloktoberfest MI, United States	2	2.920
	Laitilan Kievari Kekri Finland	2	2.920
	Firestone Walker Oaktoberfest CA, United States	3	2.917
	Arboga Oktoberfest Sweden	1	2.900
	Saalfelder Ur-Saalfelder Germany	1	2.900
	RJ King Wingwalker Amber Ale WI, United States	2	2.900
	Herrnbräu Tradition Germany	1	2.900
	Kulmbacher Festbier Germany	2	2.900