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Sep 15, 2023 · You’ll also find several brat stands, as well as local craft beer, wine, and spirits available around town to celebrate the spirit of Oktoberfest. It’s not a proper Oktoberfest without a polka tune by the Loehnig German Band.
Sep 16, 2023 · Hints of Noble Hops pop up at the end but fall well within the bounds of the style. 5.3% abv. B+. Bell’s Oktoberfest – Significant Meyer lemon is first up in the glass, followed shortly by honey. This beer is very dry, especially for the style. Grassy bitterness shows up early and lingers long after the last sip.
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- Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Märzen
- Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier
- Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen
- Augustiner Oktoberfestbier
- Devil’s Backbone O’Fest
- Bell’s Oktoberfest
- Sierra Nevada Märzen
- North Peak Brewing – Dauntless
- Revolution Oktoberfest
- Breckenridge Brewery Oktoberfest
Hacker-Pschorr of Munich is not only a pioneer for the Märzen brew but beer in general. Beginning 1417, this brewery was churning out beers before beer was even discovered. This deep rich amber-red Oktoberfest is brewed with the purest of Bavarian spring water and is one of the highest-rated Märzens around. Buy at Total Wine
Another one of Germany’s top six, Hofbräu’s Oktoberfestbier, is one of the few beers on this list that takes the Festbier approach to its brew. It pours a lighter color with a crisp and slightly sweet finish for maximum drinkability. The perfect beer when utilizing Das Boot. Buy at Total Wine
Paulaner is not Munich’s oldest brewery, but it is one of its most popular. Its Oktoberfest Märzen is perhaps one of the most well-balanced that you will find. It delivers a creamy mouthfeel with a rich bready taste that’s balanced out with a sweet, caramelly finish. Buy at Total Wine
Rounding out our German picks is another from one of the top six. Like Hofbräu, Augustiner takes the Festbier approach to its Oktoberfest brew. Light, crisp, and extremely drinkable, Augustiner is the beer that you pick when you’ve planned some all-day Oktoberfest partying to do. Buy at Total Wine
Moving on to some great American Oktoberfests, Devil’s Backbone out of Roseland, Virginia crafts an excellent Märzen. Combining traditional German brew methods with some of its own flair, you get a comforting splash of autumn spice in the aftertaste of this beer. Buy at Drizly
Some cities in the Midwest make you feel like you’ve been transported into the Hinterland. So, it’s no surprise that acclaimed Michigan brewery Bell’s can craft an Oktoberfest Märzen that can go toe-to-toe with any of the German top six. Buy at Total Wine
The bottom line is, there’s never been a beer that Sierra Nevada has made that we don’t enjoy. Their Märzen feels heavier than most, with an almost chocolatey toffee finish. Yet it’s crisp and light enough to enjoy a few in one sitting and not feel weighed down. Buy at Total Wine
Dauntless is another beer coming from the mitten state. It’s named after a mythical troll that hangs out under the Mackinaw Bridge. Although we can’t attest to the existence of Dauntless, we can say this is a delicious Märzen heavy in malty caramel flavor with a slightly dry hoppy finish.
Chicago’s Revolution Brewing’s Oktoberfest is a Märzen that’s full of flavor. Notes of orange marmalade and spice are found in this slightly darker than normal Oktoberfest. Buy at Total Wine
Colorado’s Breckenridge Brewery is a small, sustainable craft brewery with the mission of connecting people through beer. Its Oktoberfest doesn’t disappoint and offers a well-crafted Märzen with clove, nut, and cherry notes. Buy at Drizly
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1. Each beer served at Oktoberfest in Munich must go by the Reinheitsgebot, meaning each beer has a minimum of 13.5% Stammwürze (which translates to approximately 6% alcohol) and must be "pure" - containing only water, barley, hops, yeast, wheat malt and/or cane sugar. 2. All beer at the festival must be brewed within the city limits of Munich.
Oct 5, 2023 · The fourth full week of October (Oct. 23-29) Special events ramp up as the monthlong celebration draws to a close, and as Halloween nears: Gage the Magician's Spooky Magic Show at 7 p.m. Thursday ...
Mar 13, 2023 · Oktoberfest beer is typically enjoyed in traditional steins made from ceramic or pewter. These large vessels hold up to two liters of beer at once – perfect for sharing with friends! The Oktoberfest beer served during the festival is a special, limited-edition brew that’s only available for a short time each year.
