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
	Otter Creek Oktoberfest VT, United States	20	3.239
	Shiner 96 Marzen TX, United States	20	3.013
	Schlafly Oktoberfest MO, United States	20	3.509
	New Glarus Staghorn Octoberfest WI, United States	20	3.457
	Saranac Octoberfest NY, United States	18	3.205
	Warsteiner Oktoberfest Germany	18	3.057
	Weyerbacher Autumn Fest PA, United States	18	3.285
	Sprecher Oktoberfest WI, United States	17	3.445
	Goose Island Oktoberfest IL, United States	17	3.505
	Bell's Octoberfest Beer MI, United States	16	3.243
	SurlyFest MN, United States	16	3.700
	Great Lakes Oktoberfest OH, United States	16	3.547
	Left Hand Oktoberfest CO, United States	15	3.273
	Summit Oktoberest MN, United States	15	3.417
	Abita Fall Fest LA, United States	14	2.947
	Penn Oktoberfest PA, United States	14	3.541
	Dundee Octoberfest NY, United States	13	2.856
	Köstritzer Oktoberfest / Kostritzer Oktoberfest Germany	13	3.325
	Widmer Brothers Oktoberfest OR, United States	13	3.200
	Coney Island Freaktoberfest NY, United States	12	3.100