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
	Rivertowne Winterfest PA, United States	1	2.775
	Feldschlösschen Castello Selection Amber Switzerland	1	2.750
	Karl Strauss Marzen CA, United States	1	2.750
	Hops Hoptoberfest GA, United States	1	2.750
	BBC Octoberfest DE, United States	1	2.750
	Liberty Octoberfest SC, United States	1	2.750
	Zipfer Märzen Austria	1	2.725
	Rommehed Oktoberfestbier Sweden	1	2.725
	Egger Märzen Austria	2	2.700
	Grand Lake Fallfest Lager CO, United States	1	2.700
	Shiner Oktoberfest TX, United States	1	2.700
	Åbro Bryggmästarens Oktoberfestöl Sweden	2	2.680
	Kaiser Fasstyp Austria	1	2.675
	Allgauer Festbier Germany	2	2.640
	Mohren Pfiff Austria	1	2.625
	Falcon Oktober Sweden	1	2.625
	Kaltenberg Oktoberfest 3.5% Sweden	1	2.525
	Walter Station Waltoberfest AZ, United States	0	0.000
	Highland Brewing Oktoberfest Marzen Lager NC, United States	0	0.000
	Arches Brewing Festbier GA, United States	0	0.000