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Oktommegang

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Oktommegang is bready and caramel-malty. The Märzen pours amber under a foamy white cap, with Styrian Goldings and Saaz adding a hint of noble hop. Vienna and Munich malts shape the grist, and the beer is brewed with water from Ommegang's own aquifer at 5.8% ABV and 20 IBU. It returns each fall as a limited release, and a twin version ran as Fest Beer in summer 2026.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 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
caramelbreadymalty
caramel
bready
malty
noble hop
toasty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness and a soft, bready grain character from the Märzen tradition.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oktommegang

◎ Appearance

Oktommegang presents a clear amber body beneath a dense, foamy white head that adheres with good retention. The color speaks to the Vienna and Munich malts at the core of the grist—a warm, burnished gold with sufficient depth. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting the head without aggression.

amber, cleardense white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness and a soft, bready grain character from the Märzen tradition. Styrian Goldings and Saaz hops add a restrained, floral-herbal note that respects the malt-forward profile without competing. A faint toasty undercurrent suggests gentle kilning and contributes subtle complexity.

caramel-sweetbready grainnoble-hop, floral

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with caramel malt dominating the palate immediately. Mid-palate maintains the malty, bready foundation while the noble hops and 20 IBU provide a gentle, balancing bitterness that never sharpens. Toasty notes round the profile, keeping the finish clean without harshness.

caramel-malt forwardsmooth, full-bodiedgentle noble-hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, drying gradually as residual malt sweetness fades into a soft, herbal aftertaste. No sharp edges or astringency; the beer concludes with the same approachable character it began.

medium finishsoft herbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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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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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