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
	Allgauer Festbier Germany	2	2.640
	Sawdust City Sagemehl Stadt Festbier Canada	2	3.200
	Big River Oktoberfest TN, United States	2	3.120
	Dark Horse Octoberfest MI, United States	2	3.260
	Mill Street Organic Oktoberfest Canada	2	3.120
	Dogwood Octoberfest GA, United States	2	3.000
	Atwater Bloktoberfest MI, United States	2	2.920
	Schleppe Marzen Austria	2	3.040
	Frankenmuth Oktoberfest MI, United States	2	3.180
	Boscos Oktoberfest TN, United States	2	3.200
	Mueller Marzen MO, United States	2	3.100
	Casco Bay Oktoberfest ME, United States	2	3.160
	Sweetwater Tavern Octoberfest VA, United States	2	3.240
	Lagunitas Tuberfest CA, United States	2	3.240
	Fort Collins Wilburfest CO, United States	2	3.260
	Calumet Oktoberfest WI, United States	2	2.960
	Great Basin Oktoberfest NV, United States	2	3.420
	Damm Daura Marzen Gluten Free Spain	2	3.160
	Full Sail Oktoberfest OR, United States	2	3.260
	Appalachian Kipona Fest Lager PA, United States	2	2.940