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AleSchmidt Oktoberfest

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A clean, elegant and toasty malt character defines this amber lager at 5.5% ABV and 13 IBU. It is the brewery's take on a German-style lager that has been brewed in Germany and Austria for hundreds of years and has been served at Munich's Oktoberfest since 1872, where modern European versions are considerably lighter. It is a seasonal release.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastycleanmalty
toasty
clean
malty
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with toasty Malz character—graham cracker and light caramel malt notes dominate the entry.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for AleSchmidt Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

A clear amber lager with a bright copper-gold hue characteristic of the Märzen style. The head forms with good density and maintains modest but persistent lacing around the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily through the body.

copper-goldclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasty Malz character—graham cracker and light caramel malt notes dominate the entry. Noble hops provide a subtle herbal restraint in the background, while a clean fermentation profile prevents any yeast-driven esters. The overall impression is refined and straightforward, without aggressive aromatic complexity.

toasty maltcaramelnoble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, malty sweetness balanced by the low but precise bitterness of Edelhopfen. Bread and toast notes build through the mid-palate, underscored by a light caramel body that remains smooth and refreshing rather than cloying. The finish is dry and clean, with minimal hop bite, allowing the malt character to sustain gently into the aftertaste.

malt-forwardbready sweetnesslow bitternesssmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, with a dry, slightly grainy fade. A faint caramel memory lingers pleasantly without creating residual sweetness.

crispdry fadegrain notes
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Märzen

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What is a Märzen?

Märzens are Bavarian lagers with 5.8–6.3% ABV. Rich toasty malt — bread, caramel, biscuit — with clean lager fermentation and low bitterness.

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