Beers similar to Oktoberfest

Märzen·United States·5.6% ABV·One of 195 Märzens in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Oktoberfest's malty and toasty character. Rich, toasty malts dominate this deep amber lager, with malty overtones carrying the flavor. Capital has brewed it since 1989 as its late-summer seasonal, available from August to October. Liberty hops plus brewers, Munich, caramel and aromatic malts make up the recipe at 5.6 % ABV and 24 IBU.

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Lübzer Urkraft

Mecklenburgische Brauerei Lübz

Germany · Märzen · 5.7%

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90%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Alongside Oktoberfest on richness and caramel notes: adds sweetness.

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Structure: very close

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

Structure: very close

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Straub Oktoberfest

Straub Brewery

United States · Märzen · 5.7%

CLOSE ALTERNATIVE

88%

FLAVOUR MATCH

As with Oktoberfest, same richness and fullness, plus bitterness.

What carries overmaltyrichtoastyfull-bodiedcaramel

Structure: very close

Compared to Oktoberfestdark fruitbittersmooth-drinking

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

Structure: very close

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Festbier Gehaltvoll

Brauerei Baar

Switzerland · Märzen · 5.0%

CLOSE ALTERNATIVE

85%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Same caramel notes and fullness as Oktoberfest, adds sweetness, but without the richness.

What carries overmaltytoastyfull-bodiedcaramelsmooth-drinking

Structure: very close

Compared to Oktoberfestsweetrich

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

Structure: very close

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Johann Auer Dunkles Märzen

Auerbräu

Germany · Märzen · 5.6%

85%

MATCH

Mirrors Oktoberfest's richness and caramel notes — plus bitterness, minus fullness.

Structure: very close

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HooDoo Oktoberfest Lager

HooDoo Brewing Company

United States · Märzen · 6.3%

84%

MATCH

Like Oktoberfest on richness and caramel notes — a notch stronger, but without the fullness.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Auerbräu Herbstfest-Märzen

Auerbräu

Germany · Märzen · 5.6%

84%

MATCH

A touch more spiciness, no fullness — richness and caramel notes as with Oktoberfest.

Structure: very close

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Toppling Goliath Oktoberfest

Toppling Goliath Brewing Company

United States · Märzen · 5.2%

84%

MATCH

Keeps caramel notes and richness like Oktoberfest; drops fullness.

Structure: very close

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Klosterstoff

Alpirsbacher Klosterbräu

Germany · Märzen · 5.9%

83%

MATCH

Shares richness and fullness with Oktoberfest; adds sweetness.

Structure: very close

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Faust Frühlingsmärzen

Brauhaus Faust

Germany · Märzen · 5.4%

83%

MATCH

Same fullness and caramel notes as Oktoberfest, adds roasted notes, but without the richness.

Structure: very close

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Okto Festival Ale

Widmer Brothers Brewing

United States · Märzen · 5.3%

83%

MATCH

Same fullness and caramel notes as Oktoberfest, adds floral notes, but without the richness.

Structure: very close

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