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Oktoberfest

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A biscuity character carries Blue Point's Oktoberfest, a Märzen-style lager at 5.7% ABV and 15 IBU. The style dates back to a celebration of a Bavarian crown prince's betrothal, and the Patchogue brewery brews it every fall to keep that tradition alive on Long Island.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Mild15 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
breadymaltyclean
bready
malty
clean
toasty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced biscuit and bread crust notes, supported by a warm, honeyed maltiness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

A bright, copper-gold body with excellent transparency and a dense, creamy head that settles to a lasting collar of fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a refined visual presence characteristic of the Märzen style.

copper-goldclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced biscuit and bread crust notes, supported by a warm, honeyed maltiness. Subtle toasted grain and caramel undertones round out the profile, with minimal noble hop character—clean and inviting without aggressive aromatics.

biscuit forwardbreadytoasted maltcaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate leads with a soft, bready malt entry that unfolds into rounded caramel and toasted grain complexity. The beer drinks with remarkable smoothness despite its full flavor profile; low bitterness (15 IBU) allows the malt character to dominate without harshness, finishing clean and quenching.

smooth-drinkingmalty backbonelow bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

A crisp, dry exit that lingers with gentle malt sweetness and a touch of toast. The aftertaste is refreshingly brief, inviting another sip without palate fatigue.

dry finishbrief aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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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