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Bloktoberfest

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Bready, nut-like character meets a clean, light sweetness and a crisp hop finish. At 6.1% ABV, Bloktoberfest is Atwater's traditional Märzen from Detroit. German-style Märzens were brewed only from the end of September through April, stored cold, and what remained was poured at Oktoberfest to celebrate the harvest.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 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
nuttybreadyclean
nutty
bready
clean
malty
hoppy
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted grain and hazelnut notes, grounded in a soft, bready Malz character that defines the style.
also:caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bloktoberfest

◎ Appearance

Bloktoberfest presents a warm, amber-gold hue characteristic of the Märzen style, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The foam exhibits good adhesion to the glass, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a clean visual presentation.

amber-goldclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted grain and hazelnut notes, grounded in a soft, bready Malz character that defines the style. Subtle caramel undertones emerge beneath, while noble hops contribute a restrained, clean herbal backdrop that enhances rather than dominates. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no sharp alcohol or yeast-driven notes.

toasted grainhazelnutbready Malznoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, malty foundation of biscuit and nut flavors, followed by a gentle sweetness that feels integrated rather than cloying. Mid-palate maintains excellent balance—the Malz character remains firm while a crisp, moderate bitterness emerges from the Edelhopfen, bringing structure and definition. The finish is clean and erfrischend, with no harsh edges or lingering astringency.

nuttybiscuitybalanced sweetnesscrisp bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium and resolute, with the hop bitterness gradually receding while the toasted grain character lingers softly. Aftertaste remains dry and clean, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering grain
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
85
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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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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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