Beers similar to Oktoberfest

Märzen·United States·5.5% ABV·One of 215 Märzens in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Oktoberfest's bready and malty character. Amber like turning leaves, with the aroma of fresh-baked bread over a rich malty foundation of Vienna, Pilsner, Munich and a touch of Crystal malts. Hallertau and Tettnang hops bring balance and a floral noble aroma. The first Oktoberfest took place on October 17, 1810, for the wedding of Bavaria's Crown Prince Ludwig.

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10 beers like Oktoberfest

Lakefront Oktoberfest

Lakefront Brewery

United States · Märzen · 5.6%

TWIN

94%

FLAVOUR MATCH

As with Oktoberfest, same floral notes and noble hop character, plus nutty notes.

What carries overmaltynoble-hopbreadyfloralcaramel

Structure: very close

Compared to Oktoberfestnutty

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: very close

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Oktoberfiesta Bier

Big Island Brewhaus

United States · Märzen · 5.9%

CLOSE ALTERNATIVE

91%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Alongside Oktoberfest on floral notes and noble hop character: adds citrus notes, noticeably more bitter.

What carries overmaltynoble-hopbreadyfloralcaramel

Structure: more bitter

Compared to Oktoberfestcitrusysmooth-drinkingcrisp

Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less sweetness.

Structure: more bitter

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Coppertail Oktoberfest

Coppertail Brewing Co.

United States · Märzen · 5.8%

CLOSE ALTERNATIVE

91%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Shares noble hop character and floral notes with Oktoberfest; adds sweetness, noticeably more bitter.

What carries overmaltytoastynoble-hopbreadyfloral

Structure: more bitter

Compared to Oktoberfestdryfull-bodiedsweet

Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less sweetness.

Structure: more bitter

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Long Man Brewery

United Kingdom · Märzen · 5.3%

88%

MATCH

Keeps noble hop character and floral notes like Oktoberfest; adds fullness, noticeably more bitter.

Structure: more bitter

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Oktommegang

Brewery Ommegang

United States · Märzen · 5.8%

88%

MATCH

No floral notes — noble hop character and caramel notes as with Oktoberfest.

Structure: very close

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Octoberfest Lager

Central Waters Brewing Company

United States · Märzen · 5.2%

88%

MATCH

Like Oktoberfest on noble hop character and caramel notes — adds refreshment, but without the floral notes.

Structure: very close

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Cigar City Oktoberfest

Cigar City Brewing

United States · Märzen · 5.8%

87%

MATCH

Mirrors Oktoberfest's noble hop character and toasty notes — plus dryness, noticeably more bitter, minus floral notes.

Structure: more bitter

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Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus

Germany · Märzen · 5.6%

87%

MATCH

Same noble hop character and caramel notes as Oktoberfest, adds herbal notes, noticeably more bitter, but without the floral notes.

Structure: more bitter

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Fanø Classic

Fanø Bryghus

Denmark · Vienna Lager · 4.5%

87%

MATCH

A touch more creaminess, a notch softer — floral notes and noble hop character as with Oktoberfest.

Structure: a notch softer

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Odell Oktoberfest

Odell Brewing Company

United States · Märzen · 6.0%

86%

MATCH

Same noble hop character and toasty notes as Oktoberfest, adds sweetness, but without the floral notes.

Structure: very close

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