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
	Yazoo Fall Lager TN, United States	3	3.250
	Schlappeseppel Specialität Germany	3	3.050
	Alpirsbacher Weihnachtsbräu Germany	3	3.217
	Schönramer Gold Germany	3	3.117
	Tucher Brau Christ Kindlesmarkt Bier Germany	3	2.984
	The Duck-Rabbit Märzen NC, United States	3	3.200
	Slottskällans Oktoberfest Sweden	3	3.334
	Leinenkugel Big Eddy Über-Oktoberfest WI, United States	3	3.267
	Bayern Oktoberfest MT, United States	3	3.350
	Half Pints Oktoberfest Lager Canada	3	3.350
	Aktien Oktoberfest Germany	3	3.184
	Berkshire Oktoberfest Lager MA, United States	3	3.000
	Snoqualmie Falls Harvest Moon Festbier WA, United States	3	3.284
	Firestone Walker Oaktoberfest CA, United States	3	2.917
	Christian Moerlein Fifth & Vine Oktoberfest OH, United States	3	3.217
	Santa Fe Oktoberfest NM, United States	3	3.100
	Starr Hill Festie VA, United States	3	3.050
	Iron Hill Oktoberfest DE, United States	3	3.334
	Rahr & Sons Oktoberfest TX, United States	3	2.850
	Sleeman Golden Festbier Canada	3	3.284