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
	Sierra Nevada / Mahrs Bräu Oktoberfest (2016) CA, United States	2	3.140
	Heiner Brau Maerzen LA, United States	2	2.880
	Base Camp Northwest Fest OR, United States	2	3.200
	Argus Holsteiner Lager IL, United States	2	3.100
	Rivertown Brewing Octoberfest OH, United States	2	3.060
	Hummel-Bräu Märzen Germany	2	3.100
	Wagner-Bräu Kemmern Festbier Germany	2	3.000
	Baron Oktoberfest WA, United States	2	2.940
	5 Seasons North Oktoberfest Lager GA, United States	2	3.220
	COOP Oktoberfest OK, United States	2	3.280
	Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Lager Germany	2	3.100
	Engel Weltmeister 2006 Germany	2	2.900
	Laitilan Kievari Kekri Finland	2	2.920
	Egger Märzen Austria	2	2.700
	Pärnu Puls Märzen Estonia	2	3.100
	Lakefront Art Kumbaleks Focktoberfest WI, United States	2	3.280
	Villacher Märzen Austria	2	3.340
	Central City / Kichesippi 191 Märzen Canada	2	3.080
	Sons of Kent Brewing Festbier Oktoberfest Lager Canada	2	3.160
	Chattanooga Oktoberfest TN, United States	2	3.220