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
	Huppendorfer Weihnachtsfestbier Germany	1	3.275
	Left Hand Oktoberfest CO, United States	15	3.273
	Saranac Marzenbier NY, United States	8	3.273
	Millstream Oktoberfest IA, United States	7	3.270
	Thirsty Dog Barktoberfest OH, United States	3	3.267
	Leinenkugel Big Eddy Über-Oktoberfest WI, United States	3	3.267
	Rogue Maierfest Lager OR, United States	9	3.267
	Dark Horse Octoberfest MI, United States	2	3.260
	Fort Collins Wilburfest CO, United States	2	3.260
	Full Sail Oktoberfest OR, United States	2	3.260
	Taps Oktoberfest CA, United States	2	3.260
	Weißenoher Eucharius Märzen Germany	4	3.257
	Two Brothers Atom Smasher IL, United States	4	3.257
	BJ's Oktoberfest CA, United States	5	3.250
	Distelhauser Marzen Germany	1	3.250
	Glacier Select Oktoberfest MT, United States	1	3.250
	Granville Island Oktoberfest Canada	1	3.250
	Meister Festbier Germany	1	3.250
	Augustiner Oktoberfest Bier Germany	5	3.250
	Newport Storm Kim (Cyclone Series) RI, United States	1	3.250