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
	Frankenmuth Oktoberfest MI, United States	2	3.180
	Atwater Bloktoberfest MI, United States	2	2.920
	Vendia Gylden Løve Denmark	2	3.020
	Stallhagen Oktoberfestbier Finland	2	3.060
	Wagner-Bräu Kemmern Festbier Germany	2	3.000
	Baron Oktoberfest WA, United States	2	2.940
	5 Seasons North Oktoberfest Lager GA, United States	2	3.220
	Sons of Kent Brewing Festbier Oktoberfest Lager Canada	2	3.160
	Pennichuck The Big O Oktoberfest Lager NH, United States	2	3.120
	Egger Märzen Austria	2	2.700
	Great Dane Notoberfest WI, United States	2	3.080
	Florida Beer Conchtoberfest FL, United States	2	2.900
	Hasen-Bräu Oster Festbier Germany	2	2.900
	Olde Auburn AuburnFest Lager AL, United States	2	2.780
	Keweenaw Red Jacket MI, United States	2	3.280
	Schwaben Bräu Das Echte Märzen Germany	2	3.000
	Hummel-Bräu Märzen Germany	2	3.100
	Hoppin' Frog Oktoberfest Froggy Style Lager OH, United States	2	3.280
	Kitzmann Bergkirchweihbier Germany	2	3.180
	Achilles Serafijn Kerstlicht Belgium	2	3.060