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
	Petes Wicked Oktoberfest TX, United States	11	3.215
	Hinterland Oktoberfest WI, United States	4	3.214
	Harpoon Octoberfest MA, United States	27	3.210
	Flying Dog Dogtoberfest MD, United States	33	3.208
	Saranac Octoberfest NY, United States	18	3.205
	Russell Brewing Brewmaster's Series: Märzen Canada	1	3.200
	Indian Wells Oktoberfest CA, United States	1	3.200
	Nils Oscar Kalasöl Sweden	7	3.200
	Böheim Flinderer Spezialbier Germany	1	3.200
	Nynäshamns Måsknuv Märzen Sweden	1	3.200
	Base Camp Northwest Fest OR, United States	2	3.200
	Kulmbacher Museums Bier Germany	1	3.200
	Swamp Rabbit Oktoberfest SC, United States	1	3.200
	Olde Mecklenburg Mecktoberfest NC, United States	1	3.200
	Dremel Festbier Germany	1	3.200
	Back Road Maple City Gold IN, United States	1	3.200
	Thomas Creek Octoberfest (Spring Marzen) SC, United States	4	3.200
	Triple C Oktoberfest NC, United States	1	3.200
	Church Brew Oktoberfest PA, United States	1	3.200
	Faust OktoberFaust TX, United States	1	3.200