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Oktoberfiesta Bier

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An amber, German-style Märzen that puts the malt up front: German Pilsner and Munich-style malts carry the sip, and slightly zesty, floral hops keep it balanced. A fall seasonal, it pours on draft only at the brewpub in upcountry Waimea, 2,764 feet above the sea, and comes out of the 10-barrel brewhaus.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyfloralcitrusy
malty
floral
citrusy
noble hop
bready
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, earthy German Pilsner and Munich malt—bread crust and subtle caramel sweetness dominate.
also:clean,caramel
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oktoberfiesta Bier

◎ Appearance

A clear, bright amber with a warm, honey-toned hue that catches light gracefully. The head forms dense and compact, leaving fine traces of lacing down the glass as it settles. Carbonation is steady and moderate, appropriate to the Märzen style.

clear amberdense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, earthy German Pilsner and Munich malt—bread crust and subtle caramel sweetness dominate. Noble hops layer in gently with light floral and herbal notes, creating a balanced, restrained bouquet without aggression. A touch of toasted grain adds depth without roastiness.

Malz-forwardfloral nobilitybread crustsubtle caramel

◐ Taste

Malty richness takes the forefront on entry, with bready, toasted grain flavors building quickly across the palate. Noble hops and a light citrus zest emerge mid-sip to cut through the sweetness, maintaining composure and preventing cloying. The finish is clean and relatively dry, with a crisp snap that lingers without harshness.

malty sweetnessnoble-hop balanceclean drynesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a dry, slightly peppery edge from the Edelhopfen. The caramel and bread notes fade gracefully, leaving a refreshing, thirst-quenching aftertaste.

drymedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
84
Appearance
83
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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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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