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beer label for Barrel-Aged P3 Oktoberfest

Barrel-Aged P3 Oktoberfest

Phase Three Brewing

Märzen

We used the same exact recipe we use for our standard Oktoberfest, but increased the original gravity (OG) and fermented with the same German Lager yeast… Read More

15% ABV

N/A IBU

(4.13)

1,076 Ratings

Added 09/02/22

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beer label for OAKtoberfest

OAKtoberfest

Stillmank Brewing Company

Märzen

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

Traditional Marzen lager aged for two months in Driftless Glen Bourbon barrels. Rich malty Munich and Vienna malt characters are mellowed by the oak,… Read More

6.3% ABV

24 IBU

(4.07)

495 Ratings

Added 09/08/18

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beer label for Oktoberfest Ur-Marzen

Oktoberfest Ur-Marzen

Goldfinger Brewing Company

Märzen

the Oktoberfest Ur-Marzen. Lagered for 6 months

6.1% ABV

N/A IBU

(4.06)

1,197 Ratings

Added 09/24/22

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beer label for Märzen-Style Ale

Märzen-Style Ale

Spoetzl Brewery

Märzen

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

Big and bold, this Imperial Marzen aged in Balcones whisky barrels holds nothing back. Brewed in the Spring and left to develop deep, smoky flavors all… Read More

11% ABV

32 IBU

(4.04)

834 Ratings

Added 09/29/18

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beer label for Patient Whisper

Patient Whisper

Tree House Brewing Company

Märzen

Patient Whisper is our German-style Märzenbier that undergoes extended conditioning in our lager cellar. Brewed with German Pilsner, Munich, Cara Munich,… Read More

5.3% ABV

N/A IBU

(4.04)

661 Ratings

Added 09/18/25

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beer label for Piles of the Fallen

Piles of the Fallen

Troon Brewing

Märzen

Imperial märzen conditioned on Madagascar vanilla and autumnal spices

9.5% ABV

N/A IBU

(4.03)

340 Ratings

Added 10/17/25

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beer label for Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Bierstadt Lagerhaus

Märzen

Oktoberfest Marzen - available from the first day of Oktoberfest until the middle/end of October

5.6% ABV

N/A IBU

(4.02)

3,467 Ratings

Added 09/17/16

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beer label for Whisper

Whisper

Tree House Brewing Company

Märzen

Whisper is our Oktoberfest-style lager brewed with German Pilsner, Munich, Cara Munich, and Vienna malts. This crisp and malty Lager carries notes of… Read More

5.3% ABV

N/A IBU

(4.01)

8,077 Ratings

Added 09/24/20

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beer label for Whole Cone Fest Märzen

Whole Cone Fest Märzen

Halfway Crooks Beer

Märzen

We embrace the entirety of the hop berries and the payoff is a richer and more vibrant beer overall. Greater resin content bolsters the body of the beer,… Read More

5.4% ABV

N/A IBU

(4.01)

618 Ratings

Added 09/09/22

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beer label for Märzen

Märzen

Human Robot

Märzen

This decocted beauty uses equal parts Vienna and Munich with a pinch of Farbmalz for color. Hersbrucker hops from Seitz farm meld perfectly with the malt… Read More

5.9% ABV

N/A IBU

(4.01)

711 Ratings

Added 09/15/23

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beer label for Brisk

Brisk

Tree House Brewing Company

Märzen

Brisk is our German-style Oktoberfest lager conditioned in oak until perfectly softened. Brewed with German Pilsner, Munich, Cara Munich, and Vienna malts,… Read More

5.2% ABV

N/A IBU

(4.01)

3,552 Ratings

Added 10/07/20

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beer label for Roll Out the Barrel - Bourbon Barrel-Aged Oktoberfest (2023)

Roll Out the Barrel - Bourbon Barrel-Aged Oktoberfest (2023)

3 Sheeps Brewing Company

Märzen

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

Oktoberfest aged in Bourbon Barrels

12% ABV

N/A IBU

(4)

572 Ratings

Added 09/03/23

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beer label for Historical Society: Märzenbier

Historical Society: Märzenbier

Root + Branch Brewing

Märzen

Naturally carbonated German-style Märzenbier brewed with Hallertau hops.

5.8% ABV

N/A IBU

(4)

401 Ratings

Added 10/20/22

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beer label for Tines

Tines

Fox Farm Brewery

Märzen

Tines, our Festive Märzen, is a beer we look forward to all year but typically only have an opportunity to enjoy for just a few weeks in early fall (lining… Read More

6% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.99)

1,867 Ratings

Added 09/26/18

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beer label for Ludwig

Ludwig

Shared

Märzen

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

German-style märzen lagered for 10 weeks.

6% ABV

18 IBU

(3.97)

331 Ratings

Added 09/23/22

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beer label for Märzen

Märzen

Barrique Brewing and Blending

Märzen

The Traditional beers of Oktoberfest, our Märzen is rich with bready and biscuity aromas. Double Decocted for a rich complex malt sweetness.

5.8% ABV

20 IBU

(3.97)

1,180 Ratings

Added 09/16/21

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beer label for Starker

Starker

Lesser-Known Beer Co

Märzen

Oktoberfest-Inspired Märzen The beer of choice for those that seek malt - Brewed with several varieties of German malt and a multi-step and single decoction… Read More

5.6% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.97)

162 Ratings

Added 09/09/23

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beer label for Oaktoberfest

Oaktoberfest

Oakflower Brewing Company

Märzen

Our Marzen-style lager hits the right marks for a seasonally appropriate lager. Light bread crust, toasty malt, and a light caramel drizzle, this lager… Read More

5.6% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.97)

421 Ratings

Added 08/31/23

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beer label for Золотой Ярлык Oktoberfest

Золотой Ярлык Oktoberfest

Velka Morava

Märzen

Quite a malty fragrant special lager, clean and clear with a bronze shade. Soft and round, rich, a bit sweet and with a hint of spice. It has notes of… Read More

5.4% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.96)

1,005 Ratings

Added 09/24/20

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beer label for Märzen

Märzen

Wren House Brewing Company

Märzen

Märzen differentiates from its Oktoberfest counterpart, Festbier, primarily through its slightly fuller body, classic amber/copper color and toasted sourdough… Read More

6.1% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.96)

688 Ratings

Added 09/10/22

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beer label for Märzen

Märzen

Velka Morava

Märzen

A full rounded amber lager with a bronze hue, clean and crispy, rich and malty, with hints of freshly baked bread crust. Hop bitterness is moderate, floral,… Read More

5.8% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.96)

1,134 Ratings

Added 02/27/23

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beer label for Woodcut No. 4

Woodcut No. 4

Odell Brewing Co.

Märzen

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

Our first lager offering in the Woodcut series, Woodcut No. 4 Oak Aged Lager provides an exceptional “base” for showcasing the importance of hand selected,… Read More

11% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.95)

500 Ratings

Added 11/27/10

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beer label for BBA Oktoberfest

BBA Oktoberfest

Drafting Table Brewing Company

Märzen

We took our traditional German style Märzen lager and aged it in bourbon barrels. It has a rich malty flavor with a warming finish from the barrel.

9.5% ABV

22 IBU

(3.94)

302 Ratings

Added 09/21/20

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beer label for Autumn Awaits

Autumn Awaits

Elder Pine Brewing & Blending

Märzen

This true-to-style Märzen is brewed with several heirloom varieties of barley, carefully hopped with Saaz and lagered over 3 months for that intense classic… Read More

6% ABV

22 IBU

(3.94)

1,344 Ratings

Added 08/15/22

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beer label for Bourbon Barrel Aged Oktoberfest

9.2% ABV

26 IBU

(3.94)

333 Ratings

Added 09/27/18

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beer label for Oaktober Fest Barrel Aged Marzen Lager (2021)

Oaktober Fest Barrel Aged Marzen Lager (2021)

Rahr & Sons Brewing Company

Märzen

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

Marzen lager aged in American oak bourbon barrels for 12 weeks

9.6% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.93)

563 Ratings

Added 08/08/21

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beer label for Einfach

Einfach

The Seed: A Living Beer Project

Märzen

A malt forward lager, inspired by the more Munich-heavy Oktoberfest iterations of Germany. Brewed through our own lens utilizing a single decoction on… Read More

5% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.93)

561 Ratings

Added 09/16/23

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beer label for Low

Low

Burial Beer Co.

Märzen

To those who shed their skin. And those who journey beneath. A way to be. To live beyond the surface of things. A classic rendition of a seasonal treasure… Read More

5.8% ABV

17 IBU

(3.93)

649 Ratings

Added 03/06/23

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beer label for OakTober Fest Barrel-Aged Marzen Lager (2020)

OakTober Fest Barrel-Aged Marzen Lager (2020)

Rahr & Sons Brewing Company

Märzen

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

“Award Winning Oktoberfest Marzen Lager aged in American Oak Bourbon Barrels for 12 Weeks. Blend of Oak, Carmel, Toffee, Vanilla and Spice”

9.6% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.92)

1,044 Ratings

Added 08/02/20

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beer label for Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Second Sin Brewing Company

Märzen

We love drinking beer by the liter, and there's no better beer or time for that than Oktoberfest! This is our take on the classic German amber lager style… Read More

5% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.92)

338 Ratings

Added 09/23/20

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beer label for Oktoberfest Marzen

Oktoberfest Marzen

BarrieHaus Beer Co.

Märzen

A rich, copper-colored amber lager characterized by a toasty, bready malt flavor with caramel notes and a mild, balanced bitterness from noble hops, offering… Read More

5.5% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.92)

2,345 Ratings

Added 09/20/20

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beer label for Ultimate Oktoberfest

Ultimate Oktoberfest

Founders Brewing Co.

Märzen

Roll out the barrel… the bourbon barrel, that is! We’re taking the classic German-style Märzen and kicking it up a notch by adding the smooth, rich flavors… Read More

9.4% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.92)

9,039 Ratings

Added 07/15/22

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beer label for Fest Märzen

Fest Märzen

Halfway Crooks Beer

Märzen

Brewed with a classic German yeast strain, a variety of hops from Bavaria, and German malted barley. The result is a beautifully bright, moderately malty… Read More

5.4% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.92)

1,608 Ratings

Added 09/08/22

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beer label for Double Rumtoberfest

8% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.92)

429 Ratings

Added 10/20/17

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beer label for Märzen

Märzen

Roaring Table Brewing

Märzen

We brewed this German inspired ‘March Lager’ often found at the annual Munich festivities in Illinois, in July, so gesundheit to you, too! Expect a rich,… Read More

5.4% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.92)

535 Ratings

Added 08/31/22

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beer label for Solitude

Solitude

Tree House Brewing Company

Märzen

Solitude is our German-style Märzenbier conditioned atop a gentle dose of carefully selected Tettanger hops. Brewed with German Pilsner, Munich, Cara… Read More

5.3% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.92)

2,225 Ratings

Added 11/03/21

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beer label for Alewife's Pumpkin Pie

Alewife's Pumpkin Pie

Desert Monks Brewing Co

Märzen

Like pumpkin pie and Marzen had a beautiful love child.

5.8% ABV

24 IBU

(3.92)

416 Ratings

Added 09/23/20

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beer label for Ludwig

Ludwig

Side Project Brewing

Märzen

German-style Märzen lagerbier conditioned for 12 weeks. 5.7% ABV *The default pour is a slow-pour please allow 7 minutes.*

6% ABV

18 IBU

(3.92)

302 Ratings

Added 09/21/24

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beer label for Martoberfest

Martoberfest

Marto Brewing Company

Märzen

Brewed with all German malts, hops, & lager yeast. This Oktoberfest style beer is rich in toasty malt character & balanced by just the right amount of… Read More

5.4% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.92)

851 Ratings

Added 09/22/18

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beer label for Luftschloss

Luftschloss

Wayward Lane Brewing

Märzen

Marzen inspired Octoberfest lager with estate honey.

5.8% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.91)

357 Ratings

Added 09/29/22

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beer label for Märzen

Märzen

Wayfinder Beer

Märzen

Touch of light toffee with a spicy, delicate hop. The body is warming and pronounced but finishes dry and moreish.

5.5% ABV

19 IBU

(3.91)

1,090 Ratings

Added 02/18/18

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beer label for Oktobot 5000

Oktobot 5000

Lion Bridge Brewing Company

Märzen

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

Our Imperial Märzen is a fusion brew with German and Czech roots in the recipe, as well as the name ("robot" is a word with Czech origins). Munich and… Read More

8.5% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.91)

203 Ratings

Added 01/09/16

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beer label for Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Human Robot

Märzen

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

Robotoberfest, PROST!

5.6% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.91)

1,444 Ratings

Added 09/09/20

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beer label for Barrel Aged Oktoberfest (2025)

Barrel Aged Oktoberfest (2025)

Millstream Brewing

Märzen

Our legendary Oktoberfest aged in Buffalo Trace barrels.

8% ABV

21 IBU

(3.91)

789 Ratings

Added 08/09/18

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beer label for Oliver’s Oktoberfest

Oliver’s Oktoberfest

Lua Brewing

Märzen

Märzen-style Oktoberfest beer

5.7% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.91)

803 Ratings

Added 09/18/21

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beer label for Märzen

Märzen

Brasserie du Bas-Canada

Märzen

Märzen

6.1% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.9)

251 Ratings

Added 09/18/25

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beer label for Barrel Aged Oktoberfest (Barrelfest)

Barrel Aged Oktoberfest (Barrelfest)

Rahr & Sons Brewing Company

Märzen

Oktoberfest Marzen aged in Bourbon barrels for 12 weeks, imparting luxurious flavors of toffee and charred oak upon the amber-hued base brew.

9.6% ABV

25 IBU

(3.9)

1,069 Ratings

Added 09/30/17

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beer label for Oktoberfest: Märzen

Oktoberfest: Märzen

Trillium Brewing Company

Märzen

Märzen was first brewed more than 200 years ago in Germany as a "March" beer lagered through the summer months to be ready in time to celebrate the original… Read More

5.5% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.9)

1,412 Ratings

Added 09/13/22

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beer label for Oktobot 3000

Oktobot 3000

Lion Bridge Brewing Company

Märzen

Our Imperial Märzen is a fusion brew with German and Czech roots in the recipe, as well as the name ("robot" is a word with Czech origins). Munich and… Read More

8.5% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.9)

1,855 Ratings

Added 01/07/15

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beer label for Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

1840 Brewing Company

Märzen

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery

We brew our Oktoberfest to be crisp and full flavored. This beer finishes with a perfect balance of hop bitterness and malt sweetness. To your health.… Read More

5.3% ABV

N/A IBU

(3.9)

697 Ratings

Added 09/04/20

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