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
	5 Seasons Bavarian Ecstasy Festbier on Oak GA, United States	1	3.250
	Hammer & Nail Oktoberfest CT, United States	1	3.250
	Distelhauser Marzen Germany	1	3.250
	Yazoo Fall Lager TN, United States	3	3.250
	Newport Storm Kim (Cyclone Series) RI, United States	1	3.250
	Garrison Oktoberfest Brau Canada	4	3.243
	Bell's Octoberfest Beer MI, United States	16	3.243
	Lagunitas Tuberfest CA, United States	2	3.240
	Elevator Oktoberfest OH, United States	2	3.240
	Port City Oktoberfest VA, United States	2	3.240
	Sweetwater Tavern Octoberfest VA, United States	2	3.240
	Green Flash Fest Beer CA, United States	2	3.240
	Oettinger Winterbier Germany	2	3.240
	Otter Creek Oktoberfest VT, United States	20	3.239
	Brooklyn Oktoberfest NY, United States	40	3.235
	Brauerei Wagner Märzen Germany	3	3.234
	Live Oak Oaktoberfest TX, United States	7	3.230
	Gordon Biersch Marzen NV, United States	46	3.226
	Engel Oktoberfest Germany	1	3.225
	Climax Oktoberfest NJ, United States	1	3.225