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
	Mogollon Headless Horseman AZ, United States	1	2.850
	Rahr & Sons Oktoberfest TX, United States	3	2.850
	Hole In The Rock Marzen WI, United States	8	2.846
	Yukon A.D.D. Series: Birch Marzen Canada	2	2.840
	Indian Wells Märzen Madness CA, United States	3	2.834
	Schönramer Festbier Germany	3	2.834
	5 Rabbit Cerveceria Vida y Muerte IL, United States	1	2.825
	Stallhagen Oktober III Finland	1	2.825
	Koulu Oktober Juhla Finland	1	2.825
	JosephsBrau Oktoberfest USA	6	2.822
	DeGroens Marzen DE, United States	8	2.818
	Ortliebs Oktoberfest PA, United States	1	2.800
	Mustang Harvest Lager OK, United States	2	2.800
	Altenmünster Festbier Germany	1	2.800
	Voll-Damm (Doble Malta) Spain	5	2.788
	Olde Auburn AuburnFest Lager AL, United States	2	2.780
	Gosser Marzen Austria	2	2.780
	Egger Naturbrau Austria	1	2.775
	Lodi Gilt Edge Marzen CA, United States	1	2.775
	Rivertowne Winterfest PA, United States	1	2.775