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 North Oktoberfest Lager GA, United States	2	3.220
	Baron Oktoberfest WA, United States	2	2.940
	Wagner-Bräu Kemmern Festbier Germany	2	3.000
	Beer House Marzen Spezial Estonia	2	3.020
	Oettinger Winterbier Germany	2	3.240
	Kulmbacher Festbier Germany	2	2.900
	Boulder Dragonhösen Imperial Oktoberfest CO, United States	2	3.160
	Blindos Tradicinis Lithuania	2	3.060
	Mustang Harvest Lager OK, United States	2	2.800
	Keweenaw Red Jacket MI, United States	2	3.280
	Hasen-Bräu Oster Festbier Germany	2	2.900
	Great Dane Notoberfest WI, United States	2	3.080
	Stallhagen Oktoberfestbier Finland	2	3.060
	RJ King Wingwalker Amber Ale WI, United States	2	2.900
	Elevator Oktoberfest OH, United States	2	3.240
	Åbro Bryggmästarens Oktoberfestöl Sweden	2	2.680
	Pennichuck The Big O Oktoberfest Lager NH, United States	2	3.120
	Lagerheads Oktoberfest OH, United States	2	3.220
	Hoppin' Frog Oktoberfest Froggy Style Lager OH, United States	2	3.280
	Nils Oscar Kalasjulöl Sweden	2	3.080