Märzen / Oktoberfest Beer Reviews

The older cousin of the Vienna Lager, Märzen has a rich toasty sweetness with a clean finish. Pröst!

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Hofbräu Oktoberfest

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Blonde Ale, Germany, Hofbräuhaus (München), Märzen / Oktoberfest, Mug, Pint Glass | 0 comments

Hofbrau! A powerhouse of brewing in Germany has been reaching the masses for centuries over. Founded in 1589, it used to be the royal brewery (hence the crown in the logo) for the Bavarian “court” (Hof).  Known for its massive Oktoberfest...

New Glarus Staghorn Octoberfest

by Michael Larson | Märzen / Oktoberfest, Mug, New Glarus Brewing Company, Pint Glass, United States, Wisconsin | 0 comments

With just a slight dusting of snow on the ground, a fire crackling in the fireplace and a Sunday afternoon full of NFL football, it felt more like the middle of October than January. Picking up a create-your-own six pack on my way back from Minnesota a few weeks ago,...

Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest

by Tom Smillie | Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Märzen / Oktoberfest, Mug, Pint Glass, United States, Wisconsin | 1 comment

During a late Fall day after work I tried to soak up the remaining amounts of sun before the Winter months brought their gloomy clouds. With a camping chair and warm vest I just sat out in the backyard watching the squirrel frantically hide their foraged findings....

Beck’s Oktoberfest

by Tom Smillie | Beck's Brewery, Germany, Märzen / Oktoberfest, Mug, Pint Glass | 0 comments

Before I was asked to write for PHM I had been jotting down some notes for a couple Oktoberfest beers I sampled during the Fall. Figuring it is probably time I translate those notes into reviews, allow me to sum up my experience with Beck’s Oktoberfest. This is not a...

Central Waters Octoberfest

by Matt | Central Waters Brewing Company, Märzen / Oktoberfest, Mug, Pint Glass, United States, Wisconsin | 3 comments

Pours a clear, transparent burnt orange with one finger head, quickly dissipates to a film in a matter of 1-2 minutes. Has the aroma of Munich malt, the typical grain used in the Marzen style. I brewed a Marzen earlier this year (the official style of many Octoberfest...

Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen

by Britton Smith | Ayinger Brewery, Germany, Märzen / Oktoberfest, Mug, Pint Glass | 4 comments

Beer drinkers and teetotalers alike tend to be familiar with Oktoberfest. It is the 16 day festival held in Germany every year in late September and early October. Millions of visitors come every year to participate in this legendary festival. Marzenbier is the beer...