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
	Ustersbacher Festbier Germany	1	3.050
	Weißenoher Altfränkisch Klosterbier Germany	1	3.275
	Becker Franks Octoberfest NY, United States	1	3.150
	Swamp Head Oktoberfest FL, United States	1	3.100
	Thorbräu Maximilian's Premium Germany	1	3.075
	Third Street Brewhouse Oktoberfest Session MN, United States	1	3.125
	2 Way Brewing Oktoberfest NY, United States	1	3.175
	Tuque de Broue La Bavarde Canada	1	2.975
	Restoration WORXtoberfest OH, United States	1	3.125
	Great Dane Oktoberfest WI, United States	1	3.075
	Sigtuna Märzen Sweden	1	3.075
	Hübner Bräu Festbier Germany	1	2.900
	Ølfabrikken Märzen Denmark	1	3.000
	Huppendorfer Weihnachtsfestbier Germany	1	3.275
	Tooth And Nail Victory Parade Canada	1	3.125
	Victory Wiesen Lager PA, United States	1	3.025
	Pontoon Das Labyrinth GA, United States	1	3.150
	Rivertowne Winterfest PA, United States	1	2.775
	Sun King Oktoberfest IN, United States	1	3.100
	Lupulin Brewing Oktoberfest MN, United States	1	3.050