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
	Buckeye Martian Marzen Lager OH, United States	7	3.390
	Penn Maerzen PA, United States	3	3.384
	Alley Kat Ein Prosit! Canada	2	3.380
	Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest CA, United States	11	3.379
	Old Dominion Octoberfest DE, United States	9	3.375
	Smoky Mountain Harvest Fest TN, United States	1	3.375
	Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Marzen Germany	59	3.374
	Wachusett Octoberfest MA, United States	4	3.371
	Highland Clawhammer Oktoberfest NC, United States	10	3.369
	Saint Arnold Oktoberfest TX, United States	9	3.359
	French Broad Zepptemberfest NC, United States	4	3.357
	Kettle House Hemptober Spliff MT, United States	1	3.350
	Bayern Oktoberfest MT, United States	3	3.350
	Les Trois Mousquetaires Série Signature Oktoberfest Canada	5	3.350
	LAmère À Boire Bière de Mars Canada	1	3.350
	Half Pints Oktoberfest Lager Canada	3	3.350
	Villacher Märzen Austria	2	3.340
	Heavy Seas Prosit! MD, United States	5	3.338
	Stoudts Oktoberfest PA, United States	22	3.336
	Black Oak Oaktoberfest Canada	3	3.334