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
	Alpine Oktoberfest WA, United States	1	2.950
	Kettle House Hemptober Spliff MT, United States	1	3.350
	Beer Hunters Oktober Fest (2007-) Finland	1	3.000
	Herman Märzen Finland	1	3.075
	Hardeggerperle Märzen Switzerland	1	2.900
	Bier Paul 07 Amberbier Switzerland	1	2.950
	Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest (2021) CA, United States	1	3.125
	Lohrer Urtyp 1878 Germany	1	3.200
	Feldschlösschen Castello Selection Amber Switzerland	1	2.750
	Kaltenberg Oktoberfest 3.5% Sweden	1	2.525
	Weltenburger Klosterbrauerei Oktober-Festbier Germany	1	3.000
	Mogollon Headless Horseman AZ, United States	1	2.850
	Nokian Keisari Premium III Finland	1	3.025
	Schooner's Oktoberfest CA, United States	1	3.200
	Gamlestadens Häxöl Sweden	1	2.925
	Kaiser Fasstyp Austria	1	2.675
	Wurmhöringer Märzen Bier Austria	1	2.900
	Bearded Iris Brewing Patina TN, United States	0	0.000
	Petoskey Brewing Oktoberfest MI, United States	0	0.000
	Platform Beer König Wiesel OH, United States	0	0.000