Oktober Fest-Märzen
Full-bodied, flavorful
March (Märzen) beer brewed and lagered to celebrate Bavaria's famous Oktoberfest. Served
at German beer festivals in September and October with roasted chicken, pork, and
sauerkraut. (Seasonal)
Bavarians have been celebrating the harvest with beer festivals since before the 1400s.
Märzen is brewed in March to be ready for the September and October beer festivals.
Rich, golden color. Slightly sweet, malty nose. Medium to big body and alcohol. Soft
dryness from long maturation.
Tellerfleisch (boiled beef), pretzels and radishes, goulash with dumplings, clam chowder,
bock-wurst, weiner schnitzel. Traditionally served in tall earthenware or glass mugs.
Gold Medal and Top-Rated Vienna/Märzen, 2006 World Beer Championships.
Gold Medal 2005 World Beer Championships.
Gold Medal and "Best of 2003" World Beer Championships.
Gold Medal Vienna/Märzen 2001, 2002 World Beer Championships.
Platinum Medal & World Champion Vienna Märzen 1997 World Beer Championships.
Twenty 16.9 ounce bottles; 30-liter kegs
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