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
	Appalachian Kipona Fest Lager PA, United States	2	2.940
	Alley Kat Ein Prosit! Canada	2	3.380
	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
	Kaltenberg Oktoberfest Germany	2	2.900
	Gosser Marzen Austria	2	2.780
	Craggie Brewing Oktoberfest Lager NC, United States	1	3.075
	5 Rabbit Cerveceria Vida y Muerte IL, United States	1	2.825
	Forbidden Root Festival OH, United States	1	3.175
	Taft's Oktubberfest OH, United States	1	3.125
	Manchester The Devil’s Rooster NH, United States	1	3.175
	2 Way Brewing Oktoberfest NY, United States	1	3.175
	Wiseacre Oktoberfest: Gemütlichkeit TN, United States	1	3.250
	Kommunbrauhaus Märzen Germany	1	3.500
	Grand Teton Fest Bier Märzen Lager ID, United States	1	3.275
	Toppling Goliath Oktoberfest IA, United States	1	3.100
	Twin Lakes Oktoberfest DE, United States	1	3.125
	Dremel Festbier Germany	1	3.200
	Altenmünster Festbier Germany	1	2.800